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title: "Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund Cluster Builder"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000603393"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2020-05-04"
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# Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund Cluster Builder

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000603393

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund Cluster Builder" project, initiated by Scottish Enterprise, with an operational management focus on stimulating demand among SMEs in the manufacturing sector. This tender is currently in the Award stage with a contract value of £374,000. Key dates include the signing of the contract on April 3, 2020, and it is intended to support the operational delivery for successful applicants of the Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund. The project operates under an open procurement method with a primary focus on services, primarily located in Glasgow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises within the manufacturing industry. Companies that can assist in promoting and managing events, provide support to local SMEs, and guide them towards funding opportunities will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. With community benefits in mind, businesses will be expected to contribute to economic growth in Scotland while engaging with local communities effectively.

## Notice

Scottish Enterprise (SE) is looking to appoint a supplier for the Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund Cluster Builder Project. The project will support the successful applicants to the Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund (AMCF). It will deliver against the commitment to deliver a "cluster builder" for AMCF on behalf of the Scottish Government in partnership with HIE. SG and HIE will not be involved in operational delivery, SE will be the main contact for operational project management. The main purpose of the project is to stimulate SME demand for successful AMCF applicant projects, however, the supplier will also support local SME's in the manufacturing industry, running events, signposting to support organisations (locally and nationally) and signposting to funding where appropriate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The main purpose of the project is to stimulate SME demand for successful AMCF applicant projects, however, the supplier will also support local SME's in the manufacturing industry, running events, signposting to support organisations (locally and nationally) and signposting to funding where appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386169 |
| 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 | 4 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £402,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £374,000 |

## 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 | 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 | CEED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386169
- 6 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371496

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371496&idx=3
  20th November 2019 - Bidders are required to use this version of the ESPD - OJEU reference number updated.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371496&idx=1
  8th November 2019 - European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371496&idx=2
  8th November 2019 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371496
  Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund Cluster Builder - Scottish Enterprise (SE) is looking to appoint a supplier for the Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund Cluster Builder Project. The project will support the successful applicants to the Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund (AMCF). It will deliver against the commitment to deliver a "cluster builder" for AMCF on behalf of the Scottish Government in partnership with HIE. SG and HIE will not be involved in operational delivery, SE will be the main contact for operational project management. The main purpose of the project is to stimulate SME demand for successful AMCF applicant projects, however, the supplier will also support local SME's in the manufacturing industry, running events, signposting to support organisations (locally and nationally) and signposting to funding where appropriate.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386169
  Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund Cluster Builder - Scottish Enterprise (SE) is looking to appoint a supplier for the Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund Cluster Builder Project. The project will support the successful applicants to the Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund (AMCF). It will deliver against the commitment to deliver a "cluster builder" for AMCF on behalf of the Scottish Government in partnership with HIE. SG and HIE will not be involved in operational delivery, SE will be the main contact for operational project management. The main purpose of the project is to stimulate SME demand for successful AMCF applicant projects, however, the supplier will also support local SME's in the manufacturing industry, running events, signposting to support organisations (locally and nationally) and signposting to funding where appropriate.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000603393
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

## Provenance

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