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title: "Borderland Growth Deal Initial Business Case Development"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000537476"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
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# Borderland Growth Deal Initial Business Case Development

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000537476

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking to appoint a consultant for the Borderland Growth Deal Initial Business Case Development. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for bid submissions on April 16, 2018, at 12:00 PM. Located in Dumfries, UK, this project falls under the services category, specifically targeting general public services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aiming to support economic growth across the Scotland-England border through the preparation of strategic outline business cases to facilitate necessary funding commitments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and consultancy firms experienced in preparing business cases, especially those with a background in economic development initiatives. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and possess the necessary qualifications, including specific insurance cover and a minimum annual turnover, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful consultant will play a key role in delivering vital strategic insights that align with government funding objectives, effectively contributing to the region's economic progress.

## Notice

This contract notice relates to the appointment of a consultant to provide advice and assistance in the preparation of outline businesses cases for the Borderlands Growth Deal. Within the 2017 Autumn Budget, the Government set out their aspiration to enter a Borderlands Deal with Councils on both sides of the England / Scotland Border. The purpose of this Deal is to support economic growth on both sides of the border. As part of this Deal, the Government is seeking to commit funding to a number of programmes and projects. In order to reach heads of terms for the Deal, strategic outline business cases need to be prepared. Consultancy support is required to assist in the preparation of the strategic outline business cases together with the preparation of an over-arching 'Deal' document that provides a strategic narrative linking the projects and programmes together to present a compelling case for investment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to provide assistance in the preparation of strategic outline businesses cases for the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. Within the 2017, Autumn Budget the Government set out their aspiration to enter a Borderlands Deal with Councils on both sides of the England / Scotland Border. The purpose of this Deal is to support economic growth on both sides of the border. As part of this Deal, the Government is seeking to commit funding to a number of programmes and projects. In order to reach heads of terms for the Deal, strategic outline business cases need to be prepared by July. Consultancy support is required to assist in the preparation of the strategic outline business cases together with the preparation of an over-arching 'Deal' document that provides a strategic narrative linking the projects and programmes together to present a compelling case for investment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319974 |
| 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 | 24 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £113,713 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REGENERIS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319974
- 3 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315348

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315348&idx=10
  11th April 2018 - Invitation to tender - Borderland Inclusive Growth Deal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315348&idx=6
  10th April 2018 - Invitation to tender - Borderland Inclusive Growth Deal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315348&idx=9
  10th April 2018 - Invitation to tender - Borderland Inclusive Growth Deal This update is to reflect change in deadline
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315348&idx=7
  10th April 2018 - Tender Documents - Please complete all documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315348&idx=8
  10th April 2018 - Tender Documents - Please complete all documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315348&idx=2
  9th April 2018 - Tender Documents - Please complete all documents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315348&idx=5
  9th April 2018 - Invitation to tender - Borderland Inclusive Growth Deal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315348&idx=3
  4th April 2018 - Invitation to tender - Borderland Inclusive Growth Deal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315348&idx=4
  3rd April 2018 - Please complete all questions. The minimum criteria can be found in the contract notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR315348&idx=1
  3rd April 2018 - Further information in relation to projects detailed in specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315348
  Borderland Growth Deal Initial Business Case Development - This contract notice relates to the appointment of a consultant to provide advice and assistance in the preparation of outline businesses cases for the Borderlands Growth Deal. Within the 2017 Autumn Budget, the Government set out their aspiration to enter a Borderlands Deal with Councils on both sides of the England / Scotland Border. The purpose of this Deal is to support economic growth on both sides of the border. As part of this Deal, the Government is seeking to commit funding to a number of programmes and projects. In order to reach heads of terms for the Deal, strategic outline business cases need to be prepared. Consultancy support is required to assist in the preparation of the strategic outline business cases together with the preparation of an over-arching 'Deal' document that provides a strategic narrative linking the projects and programmes together to present a compelling case for investment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319974
  Borderland Growth Deal Initial Business Case Development - This contract notice relates to the appointment of a consultant to provide advice and assistance in the preparation of outline businesses cases for the Borderlands Growth Deal. Within the 2017 Autumn Budget, the Government set out their aspiration to enter a Borderlands Deal with Councils on both sides of the England / Scotland Border. The purpose of this Deal is to support economic growth on both sides of the border. As part of this Deal, the Government is seeking to commit funding to a number of programmes and projects. In order to reach heads of terms for the Deal, strategic outline business cases need to be prepared. Consultancy support is required to assist in the preparation of the strategic outline business cases together with the preparation of an over-arching 'Deal' document that provides a strategic narrative linking the projects and programmes together to present a compelling case for investment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000537476
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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