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title: "F40R CONSULTANCY SERVICES FRAMEWORK"
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# F40R CONSULTANCY SERVICES FRAMEWORK

Buyer: ORE CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058e9c

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by ORE Catapult, based in Glasgow, has reached the award stage for the tender titled "F40R CONSULTANCY SERVICES FRAMEWORK." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on project management, research, and development consultancy services. The programme aims to enhance the competitiveness of the UK's Offshore Renewable Energy Supply Chain through the Fit for Offshore Renewables programme, particularly targeting businesses in the Northeast of England. Key milestones include the standstill period ending on 25 November 2025, with the contract period commencing on 28 November 2025 and potentially extending until 26 November 2029. This contract, awarded through an open procurement method, marks the completion stage, with awards announced on 17 November 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large consultancy firms with expertise in offshore renewables and related services. Companies like BVG Associates, Opergy Limited, and Xodus Group have been recognised as successful suppliers, indicating that firms with substantial capacity and track record in consultancy services are well-suited to benefit from this framework. The framework is set to drive long-term economic benefits and facilitate cost reductions in offshore renewables, making it an attractive venture for businesses looking to strengthen their position in the renewable energy sector. The consultancy services framework will enable firms to engage deeply with supply chain development, business excellence, and marketing management within the renewable energy industry.

## Notice

Following the success of the Fit for Offshore Renewables programme in Scotland, Wales and England, ORE Catapult is delivering a further Fit for Offshore Renewables programme in partnership with Northeast Combined Authority (NECA) for businesses in the Northeast England. It is anticipated that additional Fit for Offshore Renewables programmes will also be undertaken. The programme is a Supply Chain Development Programme developed to increase the competitiveness, capacity and competence of the UK Offshore Renewable Energy Supply Chain. It shall support the continued cost reduction in Offshore Renewables, whilst simultaneously securing long-term economic benefits in the UK. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994842557

### Lot Information

Sector Specific

The Consultant shall fulfil the role of the Sector Specific Industrial Advisor (SSIA) for the F4OR North East England programme. The main function of this role is to support the participating companies throughout their F4OR journey - from their initial sign up to the programme, through assessment, execution of their action plan, right through to the granting of their 'Fit for Offshore Renewables' status.

Renewal: possible extension upto 12months

Business Excellence

The Consultant shall fulfil the role of the Business Excellence Industrial Advisor (BEIA) for the F4OR Northeast England programme. The main function of this role is to support the participating companies throughout their F4OR journey - from their initial sign up to the programme, through their assessment, execution of their action plan, right through to the granting of their 'Fit for Offshore Renewables' status.

Renewal: possible extension upto 12months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074354-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORE CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BVG ASSOCIATES; OPERGY; XODUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 12:06 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074354-2025
- 14 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074137-2025
- 27 Aug 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051614-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074354-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074137-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051614-2025
  27th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4628
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4629
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4630
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4631

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994842557
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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