--- title: "Life Sciences and Technology Pathfinder Accelerator" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000521673" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521673" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000521673.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000521673.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE" published: "2018-02-28" --- # Life Sciences and Technology Pathfinder Accelerator Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000521673 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521673) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000521673.json) ## Summary Highlands and Islands Enterprise is seeking a Service Provider for the "Life Sciences and Technology Pathfinder Accelerator" programme, aimed at supporting the growth of start-ups and early stage businesses in the life science, health, and technology sectors. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open tender method. The contract is valued at GBP 550,000 and is set to start on January 15, 2018, with a contract duration of three years. The procurement address is located at An Lòchran, 10 Inverness Campus, Inverness, UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in consultancy and service delivery within the life sciences and technology sectors to grow by collaborating with Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Businesses that can demonstrate strong experience in developing accelerator programmes and supporting early-stage companies will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, having the required financial backing, such as minimum turnover and insurance cover, will be vital for bidders aiming to fulfil the procurement requirements. ## Notice Highlands and Islands Enterprise require a Service Provider to provide a business accelerator programme focused on driving the growth of start-ups and early stage life science, health and technology businesses. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Highlands and Islands Enterprise requires a Service Provider to deliver a business accelerator programme focused on driving the growth of start-ups and early stage life science, health and technology businesses. The Service provider will be required to scope, shape and develop the accelerator programme delivery model creating all supporting material. The Service Provider will be required to work closely Highlands and Islands Enterprise throughout the development of the programme. The contract is for a period of 3 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR311923 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Within 3 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | Lots value | £550,000 | | 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 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 - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR311923 - 12 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304181 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304181&idx=4 14th December 2017 - Pathfinder Accelerator Form of Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304181&idx=5 14th December 2017 - Pathfinder Accelerator Pilot Review and Recommendation Report 23 May 2016 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304181&idx=6 14th December 2017 - Pathfinder Accelerator Pricing Proforma - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304181&idx=7 14th December 2017 - Pathfinder Accelerator Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance Notes - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304181&idx=8 14th December 2017 - Pathfinder Accelerator Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304181&idx=9 14th December 2017 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304181&idx=1 14th December 2017 - HIE Conflict of Interest Policy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304181&idx=2 14th December 2017 - HIE Travel Policy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304181&idx=3 14th December 2017 - Pathfinder Accelerator Award Criteria Tender Response Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304181 Life Sciences and Technology Pathfinder Accelerator - Highlands and Islands Enterprise require a Service Provider to provide a business accelerator programme focused on driving the growth of start-ups and early stage life science, health and technology businesses. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR311923 Life Sciences and Technology Pathfinder Accelerator - Highlands and Islands Enterprise require a Service Provider to provide a business accelerator programme focused on driving the growth of start-ups and early stage life science, health and technology businesses. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hie.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000521673 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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