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title: "XpoNorth Digital"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000529258"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
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# XpoNorth Digital

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000529258

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "XpoNorth Digital" project has been completed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), located in Inverness, UK. This initiative focused on providing digital-related support to creative industries, emphasising innovation in the relationship between producers and consumers. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure with an estimated contract value of £1,080,300, awarded on 20th August 2018. The project offers a contract term of three years, with an option to extend for an additional year, and the contract’s core activities include advice, workshops, and analytics tailored for creative businesses.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in digital solutions, consulting, and creative services, particularly those that specialise in enhancing engagement between producers and consumers through innovative approaches. Companies that can deliver comprehensive research and development support, as well as those capable of implementing effective digital strategies, would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on tailored support and the potential for collaborative efforts suggests that SME consortia could successfully engage with HIE’s requirements, ultimately enabling them to enhance profitability and expand their market profiles.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. HIE was seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide support to creative industries businesses in a variety of digital-related topics. Rather than focus directly on producing new content, XpoNorth Digital will focus on innovation around the relationship between producer and consumer. This will give businesses the tools and capability to carry out faster and more effective R&D for themselves, by engaging more effectively with customers and therefore tailoring products and services more closely to their needs. By combining specialised support focusing on innovating in the space where producers and consumers interact and adopting digital solutions, businesses can increase their profitability, increase their profile, make more effective use of technology and develop exciting new business models.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The following key tasks will be delivered by the successful supplier (see Scope of Requirements for full details): -Advice and support -Internships -Workshops -Networks and promotions -Analytics and measurement -Reporting The contract is awarded for 3 years with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term. The Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) Story Tagging element of the programme will not go ahead. The figure which has been used in II.2.6 reflects the total value of these services over the maximum duration of 4 years (excluding VAT). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: HIE reserves the right, on giving reasonable written notice from time to time, to require changes to the Services (whether by way of the removal of Services, the addition of new Services, or increasing or decreasing the Services). HIE shall not require any such change other than where it is permitted by Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract might be modified in the future - some examples, including but not limited to: - Changes to sector require the services to be revised - Changes to the role of HIE in supporting the creative industries - Learning from the project necessitates amendments of the delivery model for certain tasks - If the NPA funded project is approved in June 2018, the supplier will be required to carry out the relevant tasks outlined in this document.

Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar years following the Initial Term. The NPA story tagging element of the contract would run from Sep 2018 to Aug 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328547 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,080,300 |
| Lots value | £1,080,300 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £865,400 |

## 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 | IRONWORKS VENUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328547
- 20 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314298

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=13
  22nd March 2018 - Appendix H - Co-operative Development Scotland - flyer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=14
  22nd March 2018 - Appendix I - Supplier Annual Return template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=15
  22nd March 2018 - Appendix J - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=16
  22nd March 2018 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=7
  22nd March 2018 - Appendix B - Cyber Security FAQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=8
  22nd March 2018 - Appendix C - Monitoring Sheet Example Headings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=9
  22nd March 2018 - Appendix D - Action Plan Example Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=10
  22nd March 2018 - Appendix E - Data Processing Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=11
  22nd March 2018 - Appendix F - HIE Conflicts of Interest Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=12
  22nd March 2018 - Appendix G - Supplier Development Programme - flyer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=2
  22nd March 2018 - Award Criteria Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=3
  22nd March 2018 - Pricing Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=4
  22nd March 2018 - Forms for Signature
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=5
  22nd March 2018 - Non Scored Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=6
  22nd March 2018 - Appendix A - FAQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR314298&idx=1
  22nd March 2018 - Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314298
  XpoNorth Digital - HIE is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide support to creative industries businesses in a variety of digital-related topics. Rather than focus directly on producing new content, XpoNorth Digital will focus on innovation around the relationship between producer and consumer. This will give businesses the tools and capability to carry out faster and more effective R&D for themselves, by engaging more effectively with customers and therefore tailoring products and services more closely to their needs. By combining specialised support focusing on innovating in the space where producers and consumers interact and adopting digital solutions, businesses can increase their profitability, increase their profile, make more effective use of technology and develop exciting new business models. Should HIE's application be successful for the Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme - Digital Story Tagging project, additional services will be required too.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328547
  XpoNorth Digital - This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. HIE was seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide support to creative industries businesses in a variety of digital-related topics. Rather than focus directly on producing new content, XpoNorth Digital will focus on innovation around the relationship between producer and consumer. This will give businesses the tools and capability to carry out faster and more effective R&D for themselves, by engaging more effectively with customers and therefore tailoring products and services more closely to their needs. By combining specialised support focusing on innovating in the space where producers and consumers interact and adopting digital solutions, businesses can increase their profitability, increase their profile, make more effective use of technology and develop exciting new business models.

## 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-r6ebe6-0000529258

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