--- title: "STEM Education Rooms" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000520577" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520577" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000520577.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000520577.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE" published: "2017-11-27" --- # STEM Education Rooms Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000520577 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520577) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000520577.json) ## Summary Highlands and Islands Enterprise is seeking suppliers for the 'STEM Education Rooms' project, which aims to inspire young people in the Highlands and Islands in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) sectors. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline on 11th December 2017. The total project budget is between £110,000 and £125,000, and the selected contract is expected to last for 51 months, focusing on services relevant to the education sector. The procurement method is open, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses poised to deliver educational services and resources focused on STEM. Companies specialising in educational materials, training programmes, or technology solutions aimed at enhancing STEM education would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a competitive procurement framework and the potential for a long-term partnership with a respected agency, interested businesses should prepare to demonstrate their qualifications and capabilities effectively to capitalise on this opportunity. ## Notice The Science Skills Academy (SSA) is a partnership project between Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the University of the Highlands and Islands, Skills Development Scotland and the Highland Council. Its mission is to ensure that young people in the Highlands and Islands are inspired by Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), are aware of the career opportunities in these sectors, and have the skills to enter into employment in the STEM areas. HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide the requirements as outlined in the Scope of Requirements, whilst offering best value in the expenditure of public funds. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The contract is anticipated to be awarded for 51 months. It is estimated that the total value of these services over the 51 months of the contract will be between GBP 110,000 and GBP 125,000 excluding VAT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302313 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £125,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV2 5NA | | 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 - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302313 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302313&idx=9 28th November 2017 - Pass/Fail Evaluation Criteria - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302313&idx=4 27th November 2017 - Non Scored Fair Work Practices Question - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302313&idx=5 27th November 2017 - HIE Conflicts of Interest Policy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302313&idx=6 27th November 2017 - Scope of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302313&idx=7 27th November 2017 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302313&idx=8 27th November 2017 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302313&idx=1 27th November 2017 - Tender Response Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302313&idx=2 27th November 2017 - Pricing Proforma - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302313&idx=3 27th November 2017 - Forms for Signature - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302313 STEM Education Rooms - The Science Skills Academy (SSA) is a partnership project between Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the University of the Highlands and Islands, Skills Development Scotland and the Highland Council. Its mission is to ensure that young people in the Highlands and Islands are inspired by Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), are aware of the career opportunities in these sectors, and have the skills to enter into employment in the STEM areas. HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide the requirements as outlined in the Scope of Requirements, whilst offering best value in the expenditure of public funds. ## Notice URLs - http://www.hie.co.uk - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=520577 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=520577 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000520577 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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