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title: "Board Healthcheck, Skills and Training"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000570143"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2019-05-09"
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# Board Healthcheck, Skills and Training

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000570143

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Board Healthcheck, Skills and Training" is conducted by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, based in Inverness, UK. The tender, which has reached the award stage, aims to engage a qualified supplier experienced in supporting micro and small social/community enterprises. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with services required starting from April 2019 for an initial period of two years, potentially extendable by up to one additional year. The budget allocation for this project is between GBP 120,000 and GBP 135,000 (excluding VAT), with deadline for bids having ended on February 22, 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in governance consultancy, training, or educational services geared towards community enterprises. Companies with expertise in board governance, training delivery, and a deep understanding of the Highlands and Islands region would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that can effectively engage with small enterprises and adapt their offerings to meet local needs may find this contract to be a valuable avenue for growth and development.

## Notice

This is a Contract AWARD Notice and as such the procurement process is complete. HIE is seeking a suitably qualified supplier who has experience of working with mainly micro and small social/community enterprises to provide Board Healthcheck, Skills and Training (BHST) across the Highlands and Islands region. Due to the nature of the requirements, the supplier should have a knowledge and understanding of Board governance issues, best practice in this area and an in-depth knowledge of the geography of the region. It is expected that these services will be required from April 2019 for an initial period of 2 years, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term. The budget currently available to deliver this service (including any extension) is between GBP120k and GBP135k (excluding VAT).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Board Healthcheck, Skills and Training will have five elements: 1 - Board Healthcheck 2 - Skills Survey 3 - On-line Material/Delivery 4 - Coaching 5 - Healthcheck Reviews The supplier will be required to produce: 1 - A proforma governance Board Action Plan, incorporating a training needs plan. 2 - A proforma Directors' skills questionnaire. 3 - A governance overview video - thought provoking - 10-15 min. max. - outline to be reviewed by HIE. 4 - Content, handouts and questionnaires (for optional participation) for 4 - 6 governance topic webinars - 60 min. max. The number of topics and length of the webinars are open to the tenderers proposals within the available budget. 5 - Sample documents, e.g. policies, induction pack, strategic plan, etc . 6 - A flexible, rolling webinar training calendar.. 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.

Options: The client may choose to modify this framework, where for example increases or decreases in the number of sessions or reviews are required.

Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 2 years with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353729 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 9 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | £135,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £130,500 |

## 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 | HISEZ CIC T/A IMPACT HUB, INVERNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353729
- 25 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343178

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343178&idx=1
  25th January 2019 - Scope of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343178&idx=2
  25th January 2019 - Award Criteria Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343178&idx=3
  25th January 2019 - Pricing Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343178&idx=4
  25th January 2019 - Non Scored Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343178&idx=5
  25th January 2019 - Pass-Fail Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343178&idx=6
  25th January 2019 - Forms for Signature
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343178&idx=7
  25th January 2019 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343178&idx=8
  25th January 2019 - CDS - Collaboration Flyer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343178&idx=9
  25th January 2019 - Annual Return Example
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343178&idx=10
  25th January 2019 - HIE Conflicts of Interest Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343178&idx=11
  25th January 2019 - SDP Flyer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343178
  Board Healthcheck, Skills and Training - HIE is seeking a suitably qualified supplier who has experience of working with mainly micro and small social/community enterprises to provide Board Healthcheck, Skills and Training (BHST) across the Highlands and Islands region. Due to the nature of the requirements, the supplier should have a knowledge and understanding of Board governance issues, best practice in this area and an in-depth knowledge of the geography of the region. It is expected that these services will be required from April 2019 for an initial period of 2 years, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term. The budget currently available to deliver this service (including any extension) is between GBP120k and GBP135k (excluding VAT).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353729
  Board Healthcheck, Skills and Training - This is a Contract AWARD Notice and as such the procurement process is complete. HIE is seeking a suitably qualified supplier who has experience of working with mainly micro and small social/community enterprises to provide Board Healthcheck, Skills and Training (BHST) across the Highlands and Islands region. Due to the nature of the requirements, the supplier should have a knowledge and understanding of Board governance issues, best practice in this area and an in-depth knowledge of the geography of the region. It is expected that these services will be required from April 2019 for an initial period of 2 years, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term. The budget currently available to deliver this service (including any extension) is between GBP120k and GBP135k (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-r6ebe6-0000570143

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