---
title: "Open4Business Supply Chain Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561492"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2019-03-14"
---

# Open4Business Supply Chain Project

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561492

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise is conducting a procurement process for the "Open4Business Supply Chain Project" in the services industry. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following a successful tender process where the Inverness Chamber of Commerce has been selected as the supplier. The procurement covers services expected to be required from December 2018 for an initial period of two years, with a budget ranging from £67,500 to £90,000 (excluding VAT). The contract was signed on 5 February 2019, finalising the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in supply chain management and related services. Given the budget size, companies that can demonstrate experience and qualifications in providing these services are well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular may find this an advantageous opportunity, especially if they have experience working with public sector organisations or can offer innovative solutions to enhance the supply chain efficiency in the region.

## Notice

This is a Contract AWARD Notice and as such the procurement process is complete. 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 December 2018 for an initial period of 2 years. The initial 2 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 67,500 and GBP 90,000 (excluding VAT).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is expected that these services will be required from December 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 67,500 and GBP 90,000 excluding VAT.. 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=MAR348420 |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,499 |

## 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 | INVERNESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |

## 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

- 14 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348420
- 19 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334726

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334726&idx=1
  19th October 2018 - Scope of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334726&idx=2
  19th October 2018 - Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334726&idx=3
  19th October 2018 - Pricing Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334726&idx=4
  19th October 2018 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334726&idx=5
  19th October 2018 - Forms for Signature
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334726&idx=6
  19th October 2018 - Non Scored Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334726&idx=7
  19th October 2018 - CDS - Collaboration Flyer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334726&idx=8
  19th October 2018 - Community Benefits Annual Return Example
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334726&idx=9
  19th October 2018 - HIE Conflict of Interest Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334726&idx=10
  19th October 2018 - SDP Flyer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334726
  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 December 2018 for an initial period of 2 years. The initial 2 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 67,500 and GBP 90,000 (excluding VAT).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348420
  Open4Business Supply Chain Project - This is a Contract AWARD Notice and as such the procurement process is complete. 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 December 2018 for an initial period of 2 years. The initial 2 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 67,500 and GBP 90,000 (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-r6ebe6-0000561492

## Provenance

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