--- title: "Business Response Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000592462" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000592462" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000592462.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000592462.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE" published: "2019-11-15" --- # Business Response Framework Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000592462 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000592462) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000592462.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Scottish Enterprise, which has initiated a tender titled "Business Response Framework" aimed at establishing an effective mechanism for conducting due diligence on companies facing difficulties. This tender falls under the services category and is based in Glasgow, Scotland. The procurement method is 'open', allowing a wide range of participation. Key dates include the tender period that concluded on 26th August 2019, with the contract awarded on 11th November 2019, amounting to £1,747,500 GBP. The tender is now marked as complete, having passed all necessary stages including planning and execution. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial analysis, risk assessment, and market studies, particularly those with experience working with struggling firms. Smaller and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the project seeks varied input on turnaround strategies and viability assessments. With the possibility of both short-term and long-term contracts resulting from this framework, businesses adept in delivering high-quality consultancy and assessment services can position themselves advantageously in the evolving market landscape. ## Notice The aim of this Framework is to establish a timely, efficient and effective mechanism to conduct a range of due diligence on companies in difficulty to inform decision making. Due diligence assignments will encompass a wide range of activities including financial analysis, market information and risk assessment to inform the viability of companies facing challenges and assess the likelihood of successful turnaround. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aim of this Framework is to establish a timely, efficient and effective mechanism to conduct a range of due diligence on companies in difficulty to inform decision making. Due diligence assignments will encompass a wide range of activities including financial analysis, market information and risk assessment to inform the viability of companies facing challenges and assess the likelihood of successful turnaround. Renewal: The framework agreement will be awarded for 36 months with an option to extend for one further period of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372280 | | 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 | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Nov 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,750,000 | | Lots value | £1,750,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,747,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE | | Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 6HQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; GRANT THORNTON; KPMG; SCOTT-MONCRIEFF | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 15 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372280 - 26 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361559 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361559&idx=5 22nd August 2019 - Please refer to this version of Appendix 5 for your tender submission. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361559&idx=1 5th August 2019 - P20-0020 ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361559&idx=4 5th August 2019 - P20-0020 ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361559&idx=2 5th August 2019 - P20-0020 Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL361559&idx=3 5th August 2019 - P20-0020 Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361559 Business Response Framework - The aim of this Framework is to establish a timely, efficient and effective mechanism to conduct a range of due diligence on companies in difficulty to inform decision making. Due diligence assignments will encompass a wide range of activities including financial analysis, market information and risk assessment to inform the viability of companies facing challenges and assess the likelihood of successful turnaround. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372280 Business Response Framework - The aim of this Framework is to establish a timely, efficient and effective mechanism to conduct a range of due diligence on companies in difficulty to inform decision making. Due diligence assignments will encompass a wide range of activities including financial analysis, market information and risk assessment to inform the viability of companies facing challenges and assess the likelihood of successful turnaround. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000592462 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=557727 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - 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-r6ebe6-0000592462. 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