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title: "Associates Framework - ITT"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000507026"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IMPROVEMENT SERVICE"
published: "2018-02-27"
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# Associates Framework - ITT

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000507026

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## Summary

The Improvement Service is undertaking a procurement process for an "Associates Framework - ITT" to support various councils and Community Planning Partnerships (CPPs) in the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the main category is services, with the framework expected to provide a range of expert support in strategic and operational matters. The tender was published on 27th February 2018, and the award date was 13th February 2018. Various local councils are involved as buyers, including Dumfries and Galloway Council, Dundee City Council, and others, with the estimated contract value ranging from £100,000 to £300,000 per annum.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, project management, and organisational development services. Suppliers offering expertise in change management, research, and advisory services will find this framework particularly advantageous. Companies engaged in providing flexible support solutions to local authorities and those with the capacity to deliver these services outside of their standard operations are encouraged to participate in this tender, as the framework aims to enhance the capabilities of councils requiring additional resources.

## Notice

An 'Associates Framework' is being commissioned by the IS as part of our support for councils and CPPs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The key purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the IS, CPPs and councils progress work where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis. Associates are external providers who will be contracted through the Framework Agreement to provide services such as advice, guidance, consultancy, facilitation, programme and project management support, research and change management support and organisational development support. This support will relate to matters of strategy, structure, management, operations or services and may include the identification of options with recommendations, or assistance with the implementation of solutions. Such support will be time-limited and provided outside the 'business-as-usual' environment when in-house skills are not available. Note that the overall estimated value of the contract is very difficult to quantify however the best estimate is approx. 100,000 - 300,000 GPB per annum. Additional Scottish Councils who are not named in the contract may also access, if the requirement arises.

Renewal: The duration of the Framework Agreement will be for 12 months initially, which may be extended for a further period of 12 months, subject to agreement between the IS and those on the framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR311917 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | IMPROVEMENT SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL; EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL; INVERCLYDE COUNCIL; MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL; MORAY COUNCIL; ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTLAND EXCEL; SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6AX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 75110000 - General public services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR311917
- 2 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297289

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297289&idx=5
  9th October 2017 - Please complete the attached ESPD document.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297289&idx=6
  9th October 2017 - The document has been updated with the OJEU reference number (Part I).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297289&idx=1
  4th October 2017 - Please find attached the Terms and Conditions for companies.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297289&idx=2
  4th October 2017 - Please find attached the Terms and Conditions for individuals.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297289&idx=3
  4th October 2017 - Please find attached the Terms and Conditions for Ltd Individuals.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297289&idx=4
  4th October 2017 - Please find attached the ITT.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297289
  Associates Framework - ITT - An 'Associates Framework' is being commissioned by the IS as part of our support for councils and CPPs.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR311917
  Associates Framework - ITT - An 'Associates Framework' is being commissioned by the IS as part of our support for councils and CPPs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.improvementservice.org.uk
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000507026
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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