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title: "30 under 30 - Support for Young Entrepreneurs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000536016"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2018-08-07"
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# 30 under 30 - Support for Young Entrepreneurs

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000536016

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "30 under 30 - Support for Young Entrepreneurs" has been initiated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, a regional development agency based in Inverness, UK. The project, aimed at fostering young entrepreneurial talent in the region, is currently in the Award stage, having successfully concluded the Tender phase. Bids were received until 9th May 2018, with the contract awarded to Anderson Anderson & Brown on 31st July 2018. The total procurement value is £1,300,000, classified under the services category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on startup support and young entrepreneur services. Companies that specialise in business consultancy, mentoring, and financial advisory services would be well-suited to compete, especially those equipped to address the unique challenges facing young enterprises. This initiative not only aims to sustain local economic growth but also offers potential suppliers the chance to establish long-term relationships with emerging businesses within the Highlands and Islands area.

## Notice

Highlands and Islands Enterprise requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide support to young entrepreneurs looking to establish successful businesses. The project will help develop a "Start-Up" scene in the HIE area and support young businesses to overcome the risks and challenges faced at an early stage. It will encourage young people who have ambitious business ideas to remain in the Highland Council area or move their enterprise to the area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Highlands and Islands Enterprise requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide the support entrepreneurs need to establish successful businesses, help develop a "Start-Up" scene in the HIE area and support young businesses to overcome the risks and challenges faced at an early stage whilst encouraging young people who have ambitious business ideas to remain in the Highland Council area or move their enterprise to the Highland Council area. The target market for this support is young, entrepreneurial, ambitious leaders seeking to establish or grow a business in the Highland Council area. They could already be involved with a start-up enterprise with high growth potential or looking to create spin-outs or start-ups from academia, or other institutions, by commercialising a product or project. The intention is that 30 under 30 will provide the intensive and longer-term support necessary to assist a nascent business to flourish, by supporting participants over the course of up to a year. The programme is open to all sectors, with the focus being on growth potential.

Renewal: I year extension period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327695 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | within the next 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON ANDERSON & BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327695
- 4 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315666

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315666&idx=9
  5th April 2018 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315666&idx=8
  5th April 2018 - 30 under 30 - Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315666&idx=2
  5th April 2018 - HIE Travel Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315666&idx=3
  5th April 2018 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315666&idx=4
  5th April 2018 - 30 under 30 Award Criteria Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315666&idx=5
  5th April 2018 - 30 under 30 - Financial Ratios Table
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315666&idx=6
  5th April 2018 - 30 under 30 - Pricing Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315666&idx=7
  5th April 2018 - 30 under 30 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315666&idx=1
  5th April 2018 - HIE Conflict of Interest
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315666
  30 under 30 - Support for Young Entrepreneurs - Highlands and Islands Enterprise requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide support to young entrepreneurs looking to establish successful businesses. The project will help develop a "Start-Up" scene in the HIE area and support young businesses to overcome the risks and challenges faced at an early stage. It will encourage young people who have ambitious business ideas to remain in the Highland Council area or move their enterprise to the area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327695
  30 under 30 - Support for Young Entrepreneurs - Highlands and Islands Enterprise requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide support to young entrepreneurs looking to establish successful businesses. The project will help develop a "Start-Up" scene in the HIE area and support young businesses to overcome the risks and challenges faced at an early stage. It will encourage young people who have ambitious business ideas to remain in the Highland Council area or move their enterprise to the area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000536016

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