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title: "Acceleration Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000504567"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
published: "2017-10-25"
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# Acceleration Programme

Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000504567

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## Summary

The Acceleration Programme, initiated by Perth & Kinross Council, aims to support innovation in the creative industries through the establishment of the Famous Grouse Ideas Centre (FGIC) situated in Perth, Scotland. This public procurement is currently at the Award stage, having seen its procurement process conclude on 22nd September 2017, with an estimated budget of £90,000, covering services related to general public services and environmental protection. The tender submission deadline was 11th August 2017, and it refers to an open procedure under the overall framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the creative and innovation sectors, as the programme seeks to identify and nurture innovative projects. Businesses with experience in delivering similar services, particularly those that can demonstrate past successes and potential social or economic impacts, would be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, the contract allows for a potential extension over a period of up to 24 months, thereby offering further stability and growth potential for successful vendors.

## Notice

The Famous Grouse Ideas Centre (FGIC) is an innovation lab which will be housed in Creative Exchange on completion of the regeneration of the former St John's primary school, Creative Exchange will also provide hot-desking, project and workshop space, artists' studios and 12 offices for creative industries. The associated Accelerator aims to identify, inspire, upskill and support small groups of enterprises and projects in the creative and innovation sectors. Entry onto this fully funded programme will be based on need and potential economic and social impact.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Famous Grouse Ideas Centre (FGIC) is an innovation lab which will be housed in Creative Exchange on completion of the regeneration of the former St John's primary school, Creative Exchange will also provide hot-desking, project and workshop space, artists' studios and 12 offices for creative industries. The associated Accelerator aims to identify, inspire, upskill and support small groups of enterprises and projects in the creative and innovation sectors. Entry onto this fully funded programme will be based on need and potential economic and social impact.

Options: Perth and Kinross Council has the option to extend the contract for a period of 24 months.

Renewal: The initial framework is for a period of 12 months. After that there will be the option to extend for a period of up to 24 months. The estimated value is for the 3 year period including extension. The budget for year 1 is 30,000GBP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299098 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3 years. Subject to funding. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5GD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELEVATOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299098
- 20 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289973

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL289973&idx=5
  20th July 2017 - Acceleration programme - Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL289973&idx=6
  20th July 2017 - Terms and Conditions - Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL289973&idx=7
  20th July 2017 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL289973&idx=8
  20th July 2017 - Acceleration Programme - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL289973&idx=1
  20th July 2017 - Acceleration Programme - Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL289973&idx=2
  20th July 2017 - Acceleration Programme - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL289973&idx=3
  20th July 2017 - Acceleration programme - Bidder Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL289973&idx=4
  20th July 2017 - Acceleration Programme - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL289973
  Acceleration Programme - The Famous Grouse Ideas Centre (FGIC) is an innovation lab which will be housed in Creative Exchange on completion of the regeneration of the former St John's primary school, Creative Exchange will also provide hot-desking, project and workshop space, artists' studios and 12 offices for creative industries. The associated Accelerator aims to identify, inspire, upskill and support small groups of enterprises and projects in the creative and innovation sectors. Entry onto this fully funded programme will be based on need and potential economic and social impact.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299098
  Acceleration Programme - The Famous Grouse Ideas Centre (FGIC) is an innovation lab which will be housed in Creative Exchange on completion of the regeneration of the former St John's primary school, Creative Exchange will also provide hot-desking, project and workshop space, artists' studios and 12 offices for creative industries. The associated Accelerator aims to identify, inspire, upskill and support small groups of enterprises and projects in the creative and innovation sectors. Entry onto this fully funded programme will be based on need and potential economic and social impact.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000504567
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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