--- title: "Options Appraisal for a Technology Business Start up" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000616783" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616783" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000616783.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000616783.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED" published: "2022-03-08" --- # Options Appraisal for a Technology Business Start up Buyer: ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000616783 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616783) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000616783.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Options Appraisal for a Technology Business Start-up" is led by Albyn Housing Society Limited, based in Invergordon, Ross-shire. This project falls under the services category and is classified as having a procurement method of an open procedure. The contract, awarded to Ahead Business Consulting, has a total value of £4,580 and was signed on 30 September 2020. The procurement focuses on developing an options appraisal over a three-month period, aimed at aiding the establishment of a technology start-up. Key dates include the delivery location fixed in Invergordon and an emphasis on business planning aimed at addressing future health and social care needs across Scotland. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) proficient in business planning and options appraisal services. Companies with experience in technology start-ups and a focus on health and social care sectors would be particularly well-positioned to engage in this contract. The contractor's performance could potentially pave the way for additional work, should the buyer find further requirements, thus enhancing future business prospects in the growing technology landscape. ## Notice A three month commission to develop an options appraisal for a Technology Business Start Up. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of Business Planning and Options Appraisal Services for the Albyn Housing Society in relation to the set-up of a technology start-up to address future health and social care needs across Scotland.. see additional documents Options: Day rate for additional services provided Renewal: Should the commission require additional steps, the buyer may, based on performance, elect to agree a commercial tender for additional work with the successful bidder. There is no such additional work anticipated. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442731 | | 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 | 8 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Sep 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000 | | Lots value | £3,500 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,580 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ALBYN HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED | | Locality | ROSS-SHIRE | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV18 0DL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Cromarty Firth | | Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AHEAD BUSINESS CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442731 - 3 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382496 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382496&idx=7 24th March 2020 - Position Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382496&idx=6 11th March 2020 - Clarification notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382496&idx=5 3rd March 2020 - Form of Tender document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382496&idx=1 3rd March 2020 - Invitation to Quote letter - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382496&idx=2 3rd March 2020 - Scope of Service document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382496&idx=3 3rd March 2020 - Compliance Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382496&idx=4 3rd March 2020 - Quality Price Assessment schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382496 Options Appraisal for a Technology Business Start up - A three month commission to develop an options appraisal for a Technology Business Start Up. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442731 Options Appraisal for a Technology Business Start up - A three month commission to develop an options appraisal for a Technology Business Start Up. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.albynhousing.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616783 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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