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title: "Research Appraisal and Support Framework - Lot 3 Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000491239"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2017-10-11"
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# Research Appraisal and Support Framework - Lot 3 Research

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000491239

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Highlands and Islands Enterprise pertains to the "Research Appraisal and Support Framework - Lot 3 Research". It is categorised under services and is located in Inverness, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the framework has been awarded for a period of three years, with a potential one-year extension available. The estimated total value of services for this lot over the maximum duration is between £1.73 million and £2 million excluding VAT. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 16th May 2017 and the contract signing date on 11th October 2017.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and technical support services, as it opens a multi-supplier framework allowing for diverse competitive participation. Businesses specialising in research, project appraisal, and delivery in economic affairs would be particularly well-suited for this framework. Given the value and duration of the contract, businesses that can demonstrate a solid financial standing and proven track record in similar services are encouraged to participate, potentially leading to significant growth in their client base through ongoing collaborations under this framework.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. The Research, Appraisal and Support Framework consists of three closely aligned areas - Finance and Technical Support; Project Development, Appraisal, Delivery & Review and Research. This particular Notice relates to Lot 3 Research. The Framework has been awarded for 3 years with an optional 1 year extension. It is estimated that the total value of the services for this Lot over the maximum duration of 4 years will be between GBP1.73m and GBP2m excluding VAT. This is the figure which has been used in II.1.7, II.2.4 & V.2.4. This is based on an estimated annual value of between GBP433k and GBP500k excluding VAT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

These services will be required from October 2017 for a period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a further one year period. The contract has been awarded under a multi supplier Framework basis. 7 suppliers have been appointed to this Lot. The total value of the Research framework, including any possible extensions, is up to GBP2m.. 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: HIE may require the supplier to provide additional services. Any such modification shall be in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This Framework will be awarded for 36 months with an optional 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298199 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298199
- 19 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280913
- 19 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280617
- 10 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279893

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279893&idx=8
  9th May 2017 - T&C Q&A. Other queries raised before the deadline & not included will be uploaded early next week
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279893&idx=9
  9th May 2017 - Updated document - All Q&As re Framework T&Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279893&idx=6
  12th April 2017 - Historic Research Activity
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279893&idx=7
  12th April 2017 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279893&idx=1
  12th April 2017 - Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279893&idx=2
  12th April 2017 - Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279893&idx=3
  12th April 2017 - Pricing Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279893&idx=4
  12th April 2017 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279893&idx=5
  12th April 2017 - Framework Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279893
  Research Appraisal and Support Framework - Lot 3 Research - The Research, Appraisal and Support Framework consists of three closely aligned areas - Finance and Technical Support; Project Appraisal and Support and Research and Evaluation This particular Notice relates to Research. The Framework is anticipated to be awarded for 3 years with an optional 1 year extension. It is estimated that the total value of the services for this Lot over the maximum duration of 4 years will be between GBP1.73m and GBP2m excluding VAT. This is the figure which has been used in II.2.6. This is based on an estimated annual value of between GBP433k and GBP500k excluding VAT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298199
  Research Appraisal and Support Framework - Lot 3 Research - This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. The Research, Appraisal and Support Framework consists of three closely aligned areas - Finance and Technical Support; Project Development, Appraisal, Delivery & Review and Research. This particular Notice relates to Lot 3 Research. The Framework has been awarded for 3 years with an optional 1 year extension. It is estimated that the total value of the services for this Lot over the maximum duration of 4 years will be between GBP1.73m and GBP2m excluding VAT. This is the figure which has been used in II.1.7, II.2.4 & V.2.4. This is based on an estimated annual value of between GBP433k and GBP500k excluding VAT.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk/
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000491239

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