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title: "Investment Advice in respect of International Connectivity and Data Centre Development"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000543959"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED"
published: "2018-07-10"
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# Investment Advice in respect of International Connectivity and Data Centre Development

Buyer: SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000543959

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Futures Trust Limited, which is seeking to appoint a single provider for a contract titled "Investment Advice in respect of International Connectivity and Data Centre Development." This initiative falls under the services category and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement method used is an open procedure, currently in the award stage following the successful conclusion of the tender phase. The contract was signed on 5th July 2018, with a contract value of £85,000 and is aimed at assessing the economic impact of enhanced international connectivity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on consulting and advisory services, particularly those with expertise in economic assessments and data connectivity solutions. Companies that specialise in digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and related analytics will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The assessment aims to inform potential public sector interventions and could open further avenues for businesses engaged in providing similar services within Scotland's evolving digital landscape.

## Notice

SFT wishes to appoint a single provider to undertake an assessment of the potential economic impact of enhanced international connectivity (providing direct links from Scotland to other key digital countries e.g. the USA, Ireland and Scandinavia / Northern Europe) and the data centre capability in Scotland, as well as enhanced resilience for other geographies in the UK, including London, through the provision of diverse international routing from the current Southern Atlantic corridor. Ultimately, the output of this impact assessment is intended to inform the extent and rationale for any further SG and SFT or wider public sector intervention in this specific sector, as well as to inform industry and wider stakeholder groups of the potential impact of improved digital connectivity across Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SFT wishes to appoint a single provider to undertake an assessment of the potential economic impact of enhanced international connectivity (providing direct links from Scotland to other key digital countries e.g. the USA, Ireland and Scandinavia / Northern Europe) and the data centre capability in Scotland, as well as enhanced resilience for other geographies in the UK, including London, through the provision of diverse international routing from the current Southern Atlantic corridor. Ultimately, the output of this impact assessment is intended to inform the extent and rationale for any further SG and SFT or wider public sector intervention in this specific sector, as well as to inform industry and wider stakeholder groups of the potential impact of improved digital connectivity across Scotland. Full details of the requirement are set out in the Invitation to Tender attached to the Contract Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324641 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | £85,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 1DF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324641
- 25 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320060

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320060&idx=4
  25th May 2018 - Supporting Document - Demand Review Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320060&idx=1
  25th May 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320060&idx=2
  25th May 2018 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320060&idx=3
  25th May 2018 - Supporting Document - Site Selection Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320060
  Investment Advice in respect of International Connectivity and Data Centre Development - SFT wishes to appoint a single provider to undertake an assessment of the potential economic impact of enhanced international connectivity (providing direct links from Scotland to other key digital countries e.g. the USA, Ireland and Scandinavia / Northern Europe) and the data centre capability in Scotland, as well as enhanced resilience for other geographies in the UK, including London, through the provision of diverse international routing from the current Southern Atlantic corridor. Ultimately, the output of this impact assessment is intended to inform the extent and rationale for any further SG and SFT or wider public sector intervention in this specific sector, as well as to inform industry and wider stakeholder groups of the potential impact of improved digital connectivity across Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324641
  Investment Advice in respect of International Connectivity and Data Centre Development - SFT wishes to appoint a single provider to undertake an assessment of the potential economic impact of enhanced international connectivity (providing direct links from Scotland to other key digital countries e.g. the USA, Ireland and Scandinavia / Northern Europe) and the data centre capability in Scotland, as well as enhanced resilience for other geographies in the UK, including London, through the provision of diverse international routing from the current Southern Atlantic corridor. Ultimately, the output of this impact assessment is intended to inform the extent and rationale for any further SG and SFT or wider public sector intervention in this specific sector, as well as to inform industry and wider stakeholder groups of the potential impact of improved digital connectivity across Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishfuturestrust.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000543959

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