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title: "Business Support Partnership - Data Strategy & Delivery Approach"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000603131"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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# Business Support Partnership - Data Strategy & Delivery Approach

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000603131

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, was centred around the contract titled "Business Support Partnership - Data Strategy & Delivery Approach." This contract falls within the services industry and was associated with a mini tender conducted under an open procedure. The procurement stage is complete, with the award to PA Consulting Services Ltd, which occurred on 21st November 2019. The expected services were required to commence on 18th November 2019 for an initial duration of 6-9 months, with a potential extension of up to 6 months. The key location for this procurement was Inverness, UK.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in data strategy and digital technology services. Companies with expertise in creating comprehensive data solutions and operating within public service frameworks will be well-suited to compete. As the Business Support Partnership evolves, there may be additional work packages that require professional support, making this an advantageous time for businesses in the digital technology sector to engage with public contracts and grow their presence in the market.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. The Business Support Partnership (BSP) was established as a result of the Enterprise and Skills Review and is a partnership between Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Skills Development Scotland and Business Gateway - and will include South of Scotland Enterprise from April 2020. Building on the work completed through the development of a Target Operating Model, the BSP require professional support to develop a comprehensive Data Strategy and to set out a roadmap for the delivery and operation of the Common Data Environment. It is expected that the services for will be required from 18th November 2019 for an initial period of between 6-9 months, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 6 months following the Initial Term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There are a number of important enablers to the Target Operating Model, including the agreement of a shared Data Strategy and the creation of a Common Data Environment (CDE). A critical requirement of this will be to understand and address the dependencies for the Single Entry Point (SEP), and to define data and associated technology requirements necessary to enable the strategic development of the SEP. A key element of this work will be to define and scope the component projects and initiatives to achieve the CDE, to identify priorities and any investment required.

Options: HIE may require the supplier to provide additional services. Any such modification shall be in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. HIE reserves the right to make changes to the volume, scope or location of the Services following a review of the Services by HIE, particularly with regard to further related workpackages which may be required to support one or more members of the Business Support Partnership; demand and budgetary availability; due to a change in HIEs strategic focus as a result of Scottish/UK Government or a shift in policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375663 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 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 | £199,925 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72315000 - Data network management and support services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375663

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375663
  Business Support Partnership - Data Strategy & Delivery Approach - This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. The Business Support Partnership (BSP) was established as a result of the Enterprise and Skills Review and is a partnership between Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Skills Development Scotland and Business Gateway - and will include South of Scotland Enterprise from April 2020. Building on the work completed through the development of a Target Operating Model, the BSP require professional support to develop a comprehensive Data Strategy and to set out a roadmap for the delivery and operation of the Common Data Environment. It is expected that the services for will be required from 18th November 2019 for an initial period of between 6-9 months, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 6 months following the Initial Term.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000603131

## Provenance

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