--- title: "Preparing to Export Programme Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000563170" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000563170" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000563170.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000563170.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE" published: "2018-11-09" --- # Preparing to Export Programme Framework Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000563170 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000563170) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000563170.json) ## Summary The Scottish Enterprise is conducting a public procurement process for the "Preparing to Export Programme Framework," aimed at delivering a series of workshops that enhance export capabilities for businesses across Scotland. This tender, currently in the active stage, announced a budget of £800,000 and is expected to run from April 2019 for three years, with an option for a one-year extension. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically by 11:00 AM on 17th December 2018. The project primarily falls under the services category, focusing on economic development. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in export training and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in customising educational programmes for various sectors. Companies capable of providing comprehensive support for both introductory and advanced exporting workshops would be especially well-suited to compete. Additionally, suppliers operating within the geographical scope of Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise are encouraged to participate, given the aim to strengthen Scotland's international trade capabilities. ## Notice SE and HIE are seeking to appoint a single supplier to a joint Framework Agreement to deliver their Preparing to Export Programme (PTE) to businesses across Scotland. PTE consists of workshops covering a range of defined topics delivered at Introductory and Advanced levels intended to increase the export capability of participants new to exporting or seeking to significantly grow their capacity in international trade. PTE will consist of core modules capable of being customised for specific sectors and markets. This agreement will be in place from April 2019 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Enterprise (SE) is the Scottish Government's Economic Development Agency covering Lowland Scotland. Its' prime aims are helping Scotland become more globally competitive; supporting companies that will drive the economy forward by creating more and better jobs; working with sectors where Scotland has advantages that can be exploited within the global marketplace; and building a world class business environment which supports growth and attracts investment. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is the Scottish Government's economic and community development agency which shares the same aims as SE and provides services for a geographically and economically diverse region which covers more than half of Scotland. Scottish Development International (SDI) is the international arm of Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the Scottish Government (SG) providing services to support international trade and inward investment for the whole of Scotland. SE and HIE are seeking to appoint a single supplier to a joint Framework Agreement to deliver their Preparing to Export Programme (PTE) to businesses across Scotland. PTE consists of workshops covering a range of defined topics delivered at Introductory and Advanced levels intended to increase the export capability of participants new to exporting or seeking to significantly grow their capacity in international trade. PTE will consist of core modules capable of being customised for specific sectors and markets. The Framework Agreement will be let on a call-off basis . All suppliers must be able to deliver across the entire SE/HIE geographical area. Scottish Enterprise (SE) and Highlands and Islands (HIE) will retain the Intellectual property for the overall design of the programme. In the HIE geographic area, Preparing to Export Programmed (PTE) will be part-funded by European Funding. As such successful bidders will be required to use European Funding compliant documentation and processes. All suppliers will be expected to gather and provide information in a timely manner during delivery of the programme to enable funding claims to be processed. 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=NOV336774 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLM 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 - 9 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336774 - 7 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336640 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV336640&idx=1 9th November 2018 - P19-0068 Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336640 Preparing to Export Programme Framework - SE and HIE are seeking to appoint a single supplier to a joint Framework Agreement to deliver their Preparing to Export Programme (PTE) to businesses across Scotland. PTE consists of workshops covering a range of defined topics delivered at Introductory and Advanced levels intended to increase the export capability of participants new to exporting or seeking to significantly grow their capacity in international trade. PTE will consist of core modules capable of being customised for specific sectors and markets. This agreement will be in place from April 2019 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336774 Preparing to Export Programme Framework - SE and HIE are seeking to appoint a single supplier to a joint Framework Agreement to deliver their Preparing to Export Programme (PTE) to businesses across Scotland. PTE consists of workshops covering a range of defined topics delivered at Introductory and Advanced levels intended to increase the export capability of participants new to exporting or seeking to significantly grow their capacity in international trade. PTE will consist of core modules capable of being customised for specific sectors and markets. This agreement will be in place from April 2019 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months. ## 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-r6ebe6-0000563170 - https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000563170. 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