--- title: "Preparing to Export Programme Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000564185" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000564185" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000564185.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000564185.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE" published: "2019-02-20" --- # Preparing to Export Programme Framework Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000564185 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000564185) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000564185.json) ## Summary Scottish Enterprise is seeking to appoint a single supplier through an open tender process for the "Preparing to Export Programme Framework". This procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting economic affairs, and aims to enhance the export capabilities of businesses throughout Scotland. The framework agreement will commence in April 2019, lasting for three years, with a potential one-year extension. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 18th December 2018, at 11:00 AM, ensuring relevant businesses have ample time to prepare their proposals. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in training and consultancy, particularly those specialising in export services and international trade. Businesses with the ability to deliver workshops across Scotland, tailored to both introductory and advanced levels, will find this contract highly relevant. Given the focus on enhancing the export capacity of participants, firms experienced in providing bespoke training solutions and compliant with European funding requirements will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract. ## Notice SE and HIE are seeking to appoint a single supplier to a joint Framework Agreement to deliver their Preparing to Export Programmed (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 Programmed (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. 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=FEB346162 | | 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 | 20 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Feb 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £800,000 | ## 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GIRAFFE CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346162 - 14 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337306 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337306&idx=1 16th November 2018 - P19-0068 - Invitation To Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337306 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 Programmed (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=FEB346162 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 Programmed (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-r6ebe6-0000564185 - 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-r6ebe6-0000564185. 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