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title: "Export Advisory Service Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000562469"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2019-02-25"
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# Export Advisory Service Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000562469

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Scottish Enterprise, based in Glasgow, which is seeking suppliers for the "Export Advisory Service Framework". This initiative aims to support new exporting companies in Scotland and encompasses various regional lots, spanning a total period of three years with an option to extend for an additional year. The tendering was executed via an open procedure, with a total budget of £3,000,000. The submission deadline for tenders was set for 17th December 2018, aligning with the initial award period commencing on the same date.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in export consulting, economic development, and regional business services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in aiding companies to penetrate international markets will find this contract particularly accessible due to the structured lot distribution that allows for diverse participation across multiple geographical areas. Businesses capable of delivering quality advisory services will have a strong competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Scottish Enterprise and its partners wish to procure a framework of suppliers that can directly support and develop the potential of new exporting companies based in Scotland. The aim is to procure a range of geographical lots for suppliers to prospect for new and known companies to provide the support they require to progress as new and developing exporters. The initial framework will be for 3 years with an option to extend for 12 months beyond the initial 3-year period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Highland & Island's Area

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 2: Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 6: Lanarkshire

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 3: Dundee City & Angus

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 4: Fife, Perth & Kinross

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 5: Forth Valley

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 7: Renfrew, East & West Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 8: Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 9: Lothian & Borders (excluding Edinburgh city)

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 10: City of Glasgow

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 11: City of Edinburgh

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346604 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ALPHA CONSULT; LORNAL; MJM ASSOCIATES (SCOTLAND; STEWART MILLER ASSOCIATES (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346604
- 2 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335998

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV335998&idx=1
  5th November 2018 - P19-0088 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335998
  Export Advisory Service Framework - Scottish Enterprise and its partners wish to procure a framework of suppliers that can directly support and develop the potential of new exporting companies based in Scotland. The aim is to procure a range of geographical lots for suppliers to prospect for new and known companies to provide the support they require to progress as new and developing exporters. The initial framework will be for 3 years with an option to extend for 12 months beyond the initial 3-year period.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346604
  Export Advisory Service Framework - Scottish Enterprise and its partners wish to procure a framework of suppliers that can directly support and develop the potential of new exporting companies based in Scotland. The aim is to procure a range of geographical lots for suppliers to prospect for new and known companies to provide the support they require to progress as new and developing exporters. The initial framework will be for 3 years with an option to extend for 12 months beyond the initial 3-year period.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000562469
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

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