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title: "Oban a University Town Project Management Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000522955"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2018-02-23"
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# Oban a University Town Project Management Services

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000522955

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## Summary

Highlands and Islands Enterprise, a regional agency based in Inverness, has initiated an open procurement process for the "Oban a University Town Project Management Services". The tender is aimed at supporting the transition of Oban into a University Town, enhancing educational opportunities and experiences for over 800 students in the area. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a total estimated budget of £45,000 to £57,000 inclusive of fees and travel costs. The project timeline starts from February 2018 for a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in project management, education consultancy, and related services. Companies with expertise in managing educational projects, particularly those focused on university transitions, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. SMEs with a strong local presence in the Highlands and Islands region, especially those that can demonstrate experience in similar initiatives, may find this to be a valuable opportunity for growth and collaboration with local educational institutions.

## Notice

Oban - a University Town (OaUT) is an ambitious multi-partner project. The Oban area is currently home to over 800 students and three Higher/Further Education campuses: The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), Ballet West and Argyll College (which along with SAMS is a UHI partner). The ambition is to transition Oban from having places to study into a University Town and thus be more appealing to local school leavers, attract a diverse range of new students, and make sure that students have a great experience in Oban. In addition, the project aims to match further educational offerings to economic opportunities in the region.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

It is expected that these services will be required from February 2018 for an initial period of 12 months with HIE having the option to extend for a period not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term. The annual budget available to deliver these services is between GBP45k and GBP57k - inclusive of all fees and travel costs but excluding VAT

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 calendar year following the initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311361 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 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 | £50,400 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMANI ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311361
- 14 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304186

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304186&idx=9
  18th December 2017 - Oban University Town Study Tour - Research Summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304186&idx=2
  14th December 2017 - Award Criteria Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304186&idx=3
  14th December 2017 - Pricing Pro Forma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304186&idx=4
  14th December 2017 - Non Scored Question
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304186&idx=5
  14th December 2017 - Forms for Signature
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304186&idx=6
  14th December 2017 - Conflict of Interest
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304186&idx=7
  14th December 2017 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304186&idx=8
  14th December 2017 - espd
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC304186&idx=1
  14th December 2017 - Scope of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304186
  Oban a University Town Project Management Services - Oban - a University Town (OaUT) is an ambitious multi-partner project. The Oban area is currently home to over 800 students and three Higher/Further Education campuses: The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), Ballet West and Argyll College (which along with SAMS is a UHI partner). The ambition is to transition Oban from having places to study into a University Town and thus be more appealing to local school leavers, attract a diverse range of new students, and make sure that students have a great experience in Oban. In addition, the project aims to match further educational offerings to economic opportunities in the region.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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311361
  Oban a University Town Project Management Services - Oban - a University Town (OaUT) is an ambitious multi-partner project. The Oban area is currently home to over 800 students and three Higher/Further Education campuses: The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), Ballet West and Argyll College (which along with SAMS is a UHI partner). The ambition is to transition Oban from having places to study into a University Town and thus be more appealing to local school leavers, attract a diverse range of new students, and make sure that students have a great experience in Oban. In addition, the project aims to match further educational offerings to economic opportunities in the region.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://
- 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-r6ebe6-0000522955

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