---
title: "Provision of a Trade Body"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000600515"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000600515.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000600515.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-03-05"
---

# Provision of a Trade Body

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000600515

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Scottish Government is focused on the "Provision of a Trade Body" to support Scotland's informal investment market. This process is in the award stage, with the contract currently active and valued at £1,200,000. The contract aims to enhance the professionalism and sustainability of business angels and syndicates in Scotland. Key details include the submission deadline, which was extended to 2 December 2019, and the contract period lasting for 720 days.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in business consultancy, investment services, or related fields. Companies with a proven track record in providing similar services to business angels or syndicates would be well-suited to compete. The requirement for bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and financial stability makes this a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations within the public procurement space in Scotland.

## Notice

The Purchaser through its Scottish Growth Scheme team requires the provision of a Trade Body to improve the capacity and capability of Scotland's informal investment market by enhancing the professionalism and sustainability of Scotland's business angels and business angel syndicates.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Purchaser through its Scottish Growth Scheme team requires the provision of a Trade Body to improve the capacity and capability of Scotland's informal investment market by enhancing the professionalism and sustainability of Scotland's business angels and business angel syndicates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382799 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | LINC SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382799
- 12 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372177
- 30 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370798

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370798&idx=9
  12th November 2019 - Circular advice note number 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370798&idx=1
  1st November 2019 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370798&idx=2
  1st November 2019 - Contract Award Criteria Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370798&idx=3
  1st November 2019 - Evaluation Guide & Contract Award Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370798&idx=4
  1st November 2019 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370798&idx=5
  1st November 2019 - ITT Covering Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370798&idx=6
  1st November 2019 - Schedule 1 - Specification and Service Levels
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370798&idx=7
  1st November 2019 - Schedule 2 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370798&idx=8
  1st November 2019 - Model Service Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370798
  Provision of a Trade Body - The Purchaser through its Scottish Growth Scheme team requires the provision of a Trade Body to improve the capacity and capability of Scotland's informal investment market by enhancing the professionalism and sustainability of Scotland's business angels and business angel syndicates.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382799
  Provision of a Trade Body - The Purchaser through its Scottish Growth Scheme team requires the provision of a Trade Body to improve the capacity and capability of Scotland's informal investment market by enhancing the professionalism and sustainability of Scotland's business angels and business angel syndicates.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000600515
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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