--- title: "F4OR Consultancy Services - Business Excellence Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e776" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e776" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e776.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e776.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORE CATAPULT" published: "2026-03-05" --- # F4OR Consultancy Services - Business Excellence Framework Buyer: ORE CATAPULT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e776 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e776) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e776.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by ORE Catapult, a central government public authority located in Glasgow, is centred around the F4OR Consultancy Services – Business Excellence Framework aimed at supporting companies in obtaining their 'Fit for Offshore Renewables' status. The tender, identified by ID ORE/25/067, falls under the service industry category encompassing project management, research and development, and business development consultancy services, specifically for the Northeast England programme. The most recent award was completed, with contracts linked to this tender already signed as of 5th March 2026, and active through to 4th March 2029, with implications for businesses until potentially 2030. This open procedure featured a framework agreement, with commercial and technical criteria forming the basis of awards. The tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in consultancy and business development within the renewables sector. Given the open framework agreement approach, SMEs like Aedifice Projects and others have effectively competed, securing awards. The consultancy role as a Business Excellence Industrial Advisor (BEIA) promises to significantly impact participating companies by guiding them through their development journey, thus creating prospects not only for direct business involvement but also for comprehensive service provision across associated consultancy areas. Business entities with expertise in project management and consultancy for renewable energies are well-suited to thrive in this environment, encouraging advancement and innovation within the sector. ## Notice ORE Catapult has established a 4FOR Consultancy Services for Business Excellence Framework Agreement. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019890-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £333,333 | | Lots value | £333,333 | | Awards value | £333,333 | | Contracts value | £333,333 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | 4 | | Supplier names | AEDIFICE PROJECTS; FORSTER HARRISON SERVICES; IRTON SERVICES; STEVEN BARR TRADING AS REASON UP | ## 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 - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Mar 2026 at 12:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019890-2026 - 19 Feb 2026 at 14:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015273-2026 - 19 Dec 2025 at 11:27 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084805-2025 - 24 Nov 2025 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076498-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019890-2026 5th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015273-2026 19th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084805-2025 19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076498-2025 24th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.comAccessCode:94SB3ZFQE2 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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