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title: "Preparing to Raise Venture Capital Investment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000584179"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Preparing to Raise Venture Capital Investment

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000584179

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise is currently involved in a public procurement process for the contract titled "Preparing to Raise Venture Capital Investment." This initiative targets the services sector, aimed at supporting Start2Scale companies to enhance their investment readiness for potential venture capital (VC) investment. The project, located in Glasgow, is at the award stage, having officially commenced on the 4th of July 2019, and it is expected to run for three years. The procurement method employed for this opportunity was an open procedure, and the total value of the contract is £75,000.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in investment consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in preparing companies for venture capital engagement. Firms that can offer tailored investment readiness advice and effective communication training would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that demonstrate relevant industry experience and have achieved financial stability, as indicated by minimum turnover requirements, are encouraged to participate in future procurement exercises related to this initiative.

## Notice

Please note that this is a contract award notice and not a contract opportunity. The contract has been awarded. This project seeks to provide SIB portfolio and Start2Scale companies looking to raise Venture Capital (VC) investment (which may include international investment) with a programme of support that includes tailored investment readiness advice and specialist individualised communication and pitch training. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on the 4th of July 2019, for a period of 3 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note that this is a contract award notice and not a contract opportunity. The contract has been awarded. This project seeks to provide SIB portfolio and Start2Scale companies looking to raise Venture Capital (VC) investment (which may include international investment) with a programme of support that includes tailored investment readiness advice and specialist individualised communication and pitch training. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on the 4th of July 2019, for a period of 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360014 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARYANNE JOHNSTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360014
- 16 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354385

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354385&idx=1
  16th May 2019 - European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY354385&idx=2
  16th May 2019 - P20-0013 Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354385
  Preparing to Raise Venture Capital Investment - This project seeks to provide SIB portfolio and Start2Scale companies looking to raise Venture Capital (VC) investment (which may include international investment) with a programme of support that includes tailored investment readiness advice and specialist individualised communication and pitch training. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on the 4th of July 2019, for a period of 3 years.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360014
  Preparing to Raise Venture Capital Investment - Please note that this is a contract award notice and not a contract opportunity. The contract has been awarded. This project seeks to provide SIB portfolio and Start2Scale companies looking to raise Venture Capital (VC) investment (which may include international investment) with a programme of support that includes tailored investment readiness advice and specialist individualised communication and pitch training. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on the 4th of July 2019, for a period of 3 years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000584179

## Provenance

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