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title: "P16-0199 Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Services Consultancy Framework"
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# P16-0199 Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Services Consultancy Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000452556

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise, located in Glasgow, recently completed the procurement process for the "Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Services Consultancy Framework" (P16-0199). This contract is focused on the manufacturing industry within Scotland and was awarded following an open procurement method. The consultancy services, which include Operational Management and Lean consultancy expertise, are intended to support businesses in improving their competitiveness over a period of three years, with an option for a one-year extension. The contract's active phase provides an opportunity for consultants to engage until August 8, 2016, after which it commences its operational period.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consulting, particularly those with expertise in Lean methodologies, Six Sigma, quality assurance, and operational support within the manufacturing sector. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and proficiency in the identified areas, such as process mapping and supply chain management, will be well-positioned to compete for the various lots available. Additionally, businesses offering community benefits as part of their proposals will stand to gain a competitive advantage in the evaluation process, emphasising the procurement authority's commitment to social and economic value.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. This contract has now been awarded. Please do not respond to this notice. The Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service helps deliver a high profile programme for SE that helps manufacturing business across Scotland improve their competitiveness. This programme has an excellent market reputation and SE are keen to continue delivery in a sector that is important to exports and economic growth. This consultancy framework will be used to appoint consultants to deliver Operational Management, Lean consultancy and Six Sigma expertise to supplement and enhance the offering to manufacturing businesses from the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS). Scottish Enterprise wishes to appoint associates to 7 different lots to deliver support for the next three years with the option to extend for up to 1 further year.

### Lot Information

Lean Manufacturing

The total estimated number of support days per year for the Lean Manufacturing lot is 100 days. It is anticipated up to 2 SMAS associates will be appointed to this lot. Tools and techniques that you should be familiar with are listed below: 5S; Team Building; Customer Value; Pull; Flow; Layout; Lean Awareness - 7 Wastes; Measuring Performance Please note, the value detailed below is the estimated framework value for 4 years.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: There is an option to extend the framework by 12 months

Six Sigma

The total estimated number of support days per year for the Lean Six Sigma lot is 120 days. It is anticipated up to 2 SMAS associates will be appointed to this lot. Projects will be delivered within a 6 Sigma structure and green belt. The associate appointed should be able to train candidates up to a minimum of Green Belt standard and to a recognised accreditation process. The following specific experience is required: 6 Sigma training; Statistical Techniques and analysis; 6 sigma project delivery; Mini-TAB or equivalent software application; DMAIC Approach; Lean six sigma approach - how this differs from pure Six Sigma Please note, the value detailed below is the estimated framework value for 4 years.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: There is an option to extend the framework by 12 months.

Quality

The total estimated number of support days per year for the Quality lot is 50 days. It is anticipated up to 2 SMAS associates will be appointed to this lot. Tools and techniques that should be familiar are listed below: Gap Analysis; Quality Management Systems; FMEA; Problem Solving Tools; TQM; SPC; VOC; Quality Function Deployment Please note, the value detailed below is the estimated framework value for 4 years.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: There is an option to extend the framework by 12 months.

Process Mapping/VSM

The total estimated number of support days per year for the Process Mapping/VSM lot is 80 days. It is anticipated up to 2 SMAS associates will be appointed to this lot. Tools and techniques that you should be familiar with are listed below: Process Mapping; Lean Manufacturing; Change Management; Value Stream Mapping; Future State Modelling; Benefit Analysis Please note, the value detailed below is the estimated framework value for 4 years.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: There is an option to extend the framework by 12 months.

Manufacturing Engineering Support

The total estimated number of support days per year for the Manufacturing Engineering Support lot is 50 days. It is anticipated up to 2 SMAS associates will be appointed to this lot. Tools and techniques that you should be familiar with are listed below: New Product Development; Process Re-engineering; New Product Introduction; Change Management; Modelling, Design and Analysis; Asset Care Please note, the value detailed below is the estimated framework value for 4 years.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: There is an option to extend the framework by 12 months.

Strategic Supply Chain Development

The total estimated number of support days per year for the Strategic Supply Chain Development lot is 50 days. It is anticipated up to 2 SMAS associates will be appointed to this lot. Tools and techniques that should be familiar are listed below, not all are required but a sound understanding of concepts of these would be useful: Contractual management; Supplier value enhancement strategy; Demand Management; Supply chain management awareness; Inventory Management; Supply chain mapping with FMEA Sales and Operations Planning; Supply chain risk and opportunity assessment; Supplier performance management; Supply Chain strategy development; Supplier relationship evaluation; Supply issue management process. Please note, the value detailed below is the estimated framework value for 4 years.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: There is an option to extend the framework by 12 months.

ERP/MRP

The total estimated number of support days per year for the ERP/MRP lot is 30 days. It is anticipated one single SMAS associate will be appointed to this lot. Tools and techniques that you should be familiar with are listed below: Implementing MRP/ERP systems; Business Management Processes; Tailoring Systems to Business Needs; Dashboards; Selecting Appropriate Systems; Developing Business Interfaces Exception Reporting. Please note, the value detailed below is the estimated framework value for 4 years.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: There is an option to extend the framework by 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263278 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263278

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263278
  P16-0199 Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Services Consultancy Framework - This is a Contract Award Notice. This contract has now been awarded. Please do not respond to this notice. The Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service helps deliver a high profile programme for SE that helps manufacturing business across Scotland improve their competitiveness. This programme has an excellent market reputation and SE are keen to continue delivery in a sector that is important to exports and economic growth. This consultancy framework will be used to appoint consultants to deliver Operational Management, Lean consultancy and Six Sigma expertise to supplement and enhance the offering to manufacturing businesses from the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS). Scottish Enterprise wishes to appoint associates to 7 different lots to deliver support for the next three years with the option to extend for up to 1 further year.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000452556
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

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