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title: "XpoNorth (Event & Network)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000538971"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2018-09-11"
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# XpoNorth (Event & Network)

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000538971

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract awarded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for the XpoNorth (Event & Network) project. This initiative falls under the services category and aims to support the creative industries within the HIE region, particularly through an annual event scheduled to commence in October 2018, lasting initially for three years with an option for a one-year extension. The contract value amounts to £1.71 million GBP. The procurement employed an open procedure method and was initiated as a tendering process.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the creative industries, event management, and sector collaboration. SMEs that demonstrate relevant experience and can deliver multifaceted services may find this tender appealing, especially those capable of fostering cooperation among local, national, and international stakeholders within the creative sectors. Companies interested in enhancing their presence through events like XpoNorth are well-positioned to participate in such initiatives, thereby leveraging this opportunity for potential growth and increased market visibility.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. HIE required a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver services to support the creative industries in the HIE region. The project focuses on providing year-round activity with an annual event (XpoNorth) at its core. The services required encourage collaboration across Creative subsectors, with a focus on joint roadshows, bringing together industry - local, national and international - with industry bodies, public sector agencies and others.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

By developing a network model based on subsectors the programme is aimed to: - Raising the profile of the region and ensuring a wider understanding of sectoral trends, opportunities and challenges - Supporting the sector and individual businesses through a network model - Deliver a world class creative industries even in Inverness (XpoNorth) HIE welcomes consortium bids and/or bids with sub-contractors. However, the supplier/proposed group of suppliers must be able to carry out all of the services described in the Scope of Requirements.. 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 may require the supplier to provide additional services. Any such modification shall be in terms of 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

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 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=SEP331173 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 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 | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £1,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,710,500 |

## 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
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331173
- 22 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319942

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=11
  24th May 2018 - Forms for Signature
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=12
  24th May 2018 - Non-scored Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=13
  24th May 2018 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=14
  24th May 2018 - Appendix D - Target summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=15
  24th May 2018 - Appendix J - Innovation ladder
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=16
  24th May 2018 - Scope of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=4
  24th May 2018 - Appendix E - Data processing information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=5
  24th May 2018 - Appendix F - HIE Conflicts of Interest Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=6
  24th May 2018 - Appendix G - Supplier Development Programme flyer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=7
  24th May 2018 - Appendix H - Co-operative Development Scotland flyer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=8
  24th May 2018 - Appendix I - Annual return from supplier template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=9
  24th May 2018 - Award Criteria Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=10
  24th May 2018 - Pricing Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=1
  24th May 2018 - Appendix A - Frequently Asked Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=2
  24th May 2018 - Appendix B- Cyber Security FAQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY319942&idx=3
  24th May 2018 - Appendix C - Reporting template and headings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319942
  XpoNorth (Event & Network) - HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver services to support the creative industries in the HIE region. The project focuses on providing year-round activity with an annual event (XpoNorth) at its core. The services required encourage collaboration across Creative subsectors, with a focus on joint roadshows, bringing together industry - local, national and international - with industry bodies, public sector agencies and others. It is expected that these services will be required from October 2018 for an initial period of 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 estimated total value over the maximum duration of 4 years will be between GBP 1.26M and GBP 1.8M excluding VAT. This is the figure which has been used in II.2.6.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331173
  XpoNorth (Event & Network) - This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. HIE required a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver services to support the creative industries in the HIE region. The project focuses on providing year-round activity with an annual event (XpoNorth) at its core. The services required encourage collaboration across Creative subsectors, with a focus on joint roadshows, bringing together industry - local, national and international - with industry bodies, public sector agencies and others.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000538971

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