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title: "P17-0072 Business Improvement Sustainability Expert Support Framework"
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# P17-0072 Business Improvement Sustainability Expert Support Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000454260

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise has launched the "P17-0072 Business Improvement Sustainability Expert Support Framework" tender, aimed at providing expert support to businesses in sustainability across Scotland, excluding Highlands and Islands. This procurement is currently in the award stage, with an estimated value of £780,000. The tender was published on July 15, 2016, and the submission deadline was August 19, 2016. The procurement method followed is the open procedure, allowing any qualified supplier to participate.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainability consultancy and related services. Eligible firms would include those with expertise in energy systems, environmental management, lifecycle analysis, and sustainable business practices. With up to 600 businesses projected to receive support over four years, companies that can demonstrate technical proficiency and strong customer engagement skills will be well-suited to compete for these contracts. The framework also emphasises the importance of community benefits, encouraging bidders to integrate social and environmental considerations into their proposals.

## Notice

The BI Expert Support framework will consist of 4 single supplier lots. It will be delivered across SE's operational area making this a national programme available to companies across Scotland (exc HIE). Capacity to deliver is essential. We estimate that up to 600 companies will access support across over a 4 year period with an estimated split as below. Supplier should have practical (technical) experience of the issues and just as importantly have the ability to enthuse with our customers and clearly articulate the business benefits of addressing the issues. Technical and subject matter expertise must be matched by excellent customer facing skills. Lot 1 - Energy systems & environmental technology - 200 - 250 Lot 2 - Sustainability strategy development & environmental management - 100- 150 Lot 3 - Lifecycle analysis, Circular Economy & Environmental Footprinting - 100 Lot 4 - Sustainable Business Practices. - 100

### Lot Information

Energy systems and environmental technology

The supplier will need to demonstrate that they have expertise, experience, skills and knowledge in energy efficiency, renewable energy, effluent, water, waste water, waste management, sustainable construction, sustainable transport and environmental Best Available Technology. Further detail in the ITT. AT THE TIME THIS TENDER OPPORTUNITY AROSE SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE'S EUROPEAN FUNDING APPLICATION HAD NOT BEEN APPROVED. THE APPLICATION 'IMPROVING SME BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS' HAS NOW BEEN APPROVED. ALL DOCUMENTATION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL FOLLOW THE EU PUBLICITY REQUIREMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE.. 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.

Sustainability strategy development and environmental management

The supplier will need to demonstrate that they have expertise, experience, skills and knowledge in sustainable business strategy development, strategies used by businesses and their leaders to improve sustainability, environmental management system development (BS8555, ISO 14001, ISO 50001) and integrated management systems. Further detail in the ITT. AT THE TIME THIS TENDER OPPORTUNITY AROSE SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE'S EUROPEAN FUNDING APPLICATION HAD NOT BEEN APPROVED. THE APPLICATION 'IMPROVING SME BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS' HAS NOW BEEN APPROVED. ALL DOCUMENTATION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL FOLLOW THE EU PUBLICITY REQUIREMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE.. 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.

Lifecycle analysis, Circular Economy and Environmental Footprinting

The supplier will need to demonstrate that they have expertise, experience, skills and knowledge in product lifecycle analysis, circular economy business models and opportunities, design for reuse or remanufacture, eco design and product and organisational carbon footprinting. Further detail in the ITT. AT THE TIME THIS TENDER OPPORTUNITY AROSE SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE'S EUROPEAN FUNDING APPLICATION HAD NOT BEEN APPROVED. THE APPLICATION 'IMPROVING SME BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS' HAS NOW BEEN APPROVED. ALL DOCUMENTATION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL FOLLOW THE EU PUBLICITY REQUIREMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE.. 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.

Sustainable Business Practices

The supplier will need to demonstrate that they have expertise, experience, skills and knowledge in. sustainability reporting, sustainable supply chain and green marketing. Further detail in the ITT. AT THE TIME THIS TENDER OPPORTUNITY AROSE SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE'S EUROPEAN FUNDING APPLICATION HAD NOT BEEN APPROVED. THE APPLICATION 'IMPROVING SME BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS' HAS NOW BEEN APPROVED. ALL DOCUMENTATION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL FOLLOW THE EU PUBLICITY REQUIREMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE.. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV264724 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 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

- 22 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV264724

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV264724
  P17-0072 Business Improvement Sustainability Expert Support Framework - The BI Expert Support framework will consist of 4 single supplier lots. It will be delivered across SE's operational area making this a national programme available to companies across Scotland (exc HIE). Capacity to deliver is essential. We estimate that up to 600 companies will access support across over a 4 year period with an estimated split as below. Supplier should have practical (technical) experience of the issues and just as importantly have the ability to enthuse with our customers and clearly articulate the business benefits of addressing the issues. Technical and subject matter expertise must be matched by excellent customer facing skills. Lot 1 - Energy systems & environmental technology - 200 - 250 Lot 2 - Sustainability strategy development & environmental management - 100- 150 Lot 3 - Lifecycle analysis, Circular Economy & Environmental Footprinting - 100 Lot 4 - Sustainable Business Practices. - 100

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000454260
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

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