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title: "Independent Strategic Review of the support function of Seafood Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000559793"
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buyer: "SEAFOOD SCOTLAND"
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# Independent Strategic Review of the support function of Seafood Scotland

Buyer: SEAFOOD SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000559793

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Seafood Scotland, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, UK, which seeks to conduct an Independent Strategic Review of its support functions. This tender, titled "Independent Strategic Review of the support function of Seafood Scotland," is categorised under services and has a value of £30,000. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 12th October 2018. The review aims to align strategic ambition for the seafood sector and establish necessary resources ahead of a forthcoming action plan aimed at transforming the seafood industry in Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in the seafood sector or related food and drink industries. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience, a well-defined methodology for the review, and a strong project team would be well-positioned to succeed in this bidding process. Engaging in this strategic review can not only enhance a business’s portfolio but also aid in shaping the future landscape of the Scottish seafood industry, particularly in the context of the ambitious growth plans anchored towards 2030.

## Notice

Seafood Scotland is a trade organisation set up in 1999 by the main representatives of the Scottish seafood industry, to market, promote and develop responsibly caught Scottish seafood in order to maximise the value return to industry. The organisation works closely with all sectors of the Scottish seafood supply chain, from catching and processing, through to retail, food service and consumption. The purpose of this independent study is to review the support function that Seafood Scotland provides to the Scottish seafood sector. The requirement is to define the strategic ambition of the sector and match the ambition by implementing the necessary resources required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this independent study is to review the support function that Seafood Scotland provides to the Scottish seafood sector. The requirement is to define the strategic ambition of the sector and match the ambition by implementing the necessary resources required. Seafood Scotland will shortly be launching a seafood sector action plan in response to the food and drink industry strategy; Ambition 2030. This will be a root and branch review of all potential opportunities and challenges facing this sector, creating an action plan for growth to 2030. The action plan will take a focused, sectorial view on the actions required to fulfil the aim of Ambition 2030; to double the turnover of food and drink within Scotland by 2030 and will act as a challenge to industry. This will outline the activity required by the Scottish Food and Drink Industry, Seafood Scotland, the Scotland Food and Drink Partnership and Government Agencies to grow the value of seafood sector in Scotland. Our aim is to produce a compelling and positive vision for where the seafood sector could be in 2030. The accompanying action plan will set out the roadmap for the sector to make an important financial contribution towards Ambition 2030. In order to be able to achieve the vision set out in the action plan industry needs secure long-term funding to promote Scottish seafood both at home and abroad, strengthen our brand and provide guidance and support to individual businesses wishing to take advantage of any new opportunities that arise. At present, the funding of Seafood Scotland is uncertain and inflexible relying heavily on Government support and EMFF project funding; which at this stage cannot be relied upon in a post Brexit environment. This model has also at times undermined efforts to market Scottish seafood to its full potential and puts in doubt, going forward, the support available to those businesses wishing to utilise the services that Seafood Scotland provides whether that be at home or abroad. The world in which Seafood Scotland operates has completely changed since its inception in 1999. The company was set up by industry to provide support to the catching and processing sectors in an era when over supply and poor prices were prevalent. It now operates in a cross-sectoral environment that includes aquaculture, where quality and provenance are key and this needs to be reflected in the business model going forward. Given the political and changing environment conducting an independent strategic review of the support function provided by Seafood Scotland will determine the best structure, activities and funding mechanisms for a sector-wide support organisation to take the seafood industry forward to reach its potential and contribute fully to Ambition 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333219 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEAFOOD SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4HS |
| 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 | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15250000 - Seafood

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333219

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333219&idx=1
  4th October 2018 - Independent Strategic Review of the support function of Seafood Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333219
  Independent Strategic Review of the support function of Seafood Scotland - Seafood Scotland is a trade organisation set up in 1999 by the main representatives of the Scottish seafood industry, to market, promote and develop responsibly caught Scottish seafood in order to maximise the value return to industry. The organisation works closely with all sectors of the Scottish seafood supply chain, from catching and processing, through to retail, food service and consumption. The purpose of this independent study is to review the support function that Seafood Scotland provides to the Scottish seafood sector. The requirement is to define the strategic ambition of the sector and match the ambition by implementing the necessary resources required.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.seafoodcotland.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000559793
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=559793
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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