---
title: "Open4Business Supply Chain Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000547890"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2018-09-13"
---

# Open4Business Supply Chain Project

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547890

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## Summary

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is currently overseeing a public procurement process for the "Open4Business Supply Chain Project," which falls under the services industry category. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 18 July 2018. The services are expected to commence in August 2018 for a duration of two years, with a total budget ranging from GBP 56,250 to GBP 75,000, excluding VAT. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their tenders electronically.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the service sector with relevant qualifications and experience in supply chain or economic affairs. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of meeting the specified insurance requirements and demonstrating previous experience in similar projects. Participation in this procurement could enable these businesses to expand their market presence and build long-lasting relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide the the requirements as detailed in the Scope of Requirements. It is expected that these services will be required from August 2018 for an initial period of 2 years. The initial 2 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 56,250 and GBP 75,000 (excluding VAT).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is expected that these services will be required from August 2018 for an initial period of 24 months. It is estimated that the potential total value of these services over the 24 months will be between GBP 56,250 and GBP 75,000 excluding VAT.. This is a Contract AWARD Notice and as such the procurement process is complete. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331224 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,000 |

## 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 | M2 PROCUREMENT & COMMERCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331224
- 25 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323127

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323127&idx=7
  25th June 2018 - Non Scored Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323127&idx=8
  25th June 2018 - HIE Conflicts of Interest Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323127&idx=9
  25th June 2018 - CDS - Collaboration Flyer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323127&idx=10
  25th June 2018 - Community Benefits - Annual Return Example
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323127&idx=11
  25th June 2018 - SDP - Helping you Bid better Flyer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323127&idx=1
  25th June 2018 - Scope of Requirements and Guidance Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323127&idx=2
  25th June 2018 - Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323127&idx=3
  25th June 2018 - Pricing Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323127&idx=4
  25th June 2018 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323127&idx=5
  25th June 2018 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323127&idx=6
  25th June 2018 - Forms for Signature
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323127
  Open4Business Supply Chain Project - HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide the the requirements as detailed in the Scope of Requirements. It is expected that these services will be required from August 2018 for an initial period of 2 years. The initial 2 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 56,250 and GBP 75,000 (excluding VAT).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331224
  Open4Business Supply Chain Project - HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide the the requirements as detailed in the Scope of Requirements. It is expected that these services will be required from August 2018 for an initial period of 2 years. The initial 2 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 56,250 and GBP 75,000 (excluding VAT).

## 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-r6ebe6-0000547890

## Provenance

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