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title: "COVID-19 Grant Funding Support Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000620222"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2020-04-28"
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# COVID-19 Grant Funding Support Project

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000620222

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by Scottish Enterprise on behalf of several Scottish organisations, including Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise. The project titled "COVID-19 Grant Funding Support Project" falls under the service category and is aimed at providing financial support to Scottish SMEs affected by COVID-19, particularly in the Tourism, Creative Industries, and Hospitality sectors. The procurement is at the Award stage, with a contract value of £2,956,918. The contract was signed on 22 April 2020, and the initiative is crucial in responding to businesses facing significant revenue loss due to the pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the specified sectors to contribute to the recovery efforts in Scotland. Companies that can effectively appraise applications and process grant payments are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the focus on supporting local economies, SMEs with experience in financial services, grant management, and an understanding of the challenges faced by businesses during the pandemic would be ideally positioned to engage in this process, thereby enhancing their growth opportunities within the public procurement sphere.

## Notice

Scottish Enterprise on behalf of Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier of services to appraise applications and process payments relating to two COVID 19 grants to Scottish businesses. The two grants are: i) COVID 19 Hardship Fund - a grant of for Scottish SMEs of up to 50 employees in the Tourism, Creative Industries and Hospitality sectors that can demonstrate significant loss of revenue due to COVID-19 ii) COVID 19 Critical Companies Fund - a grant for Scottish SMEs of up to 249 employees in sectors and locations critical to ensuring the impact of COVID 19 on the Scottish economy is minimised.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise on behalf of Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier of services to appraise applications and process payments relating to two COVID 19 grants to Scottish businesses. The two grants are: i) COVID 19 Hardship Fund - a grant of for Scottish SMEs of up to 50 employees in the Tourism, Creative Industries and Hospitality sectors that can demonstrate significant loss of revenue due to COVID-19 ii) COVID 19 Critical Companies Fund - a grant for Scottish SMEs of up to 249 employees in sectors and locations critical to ensuring the impact of COVID 19 on the Scottish economy is minimised.. The stated value of the contract may be subject to variation due to economic circumstances.

### Procurement Information

Scottish Government provided guidance in SPPN 4/2020 (Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Procurement Regulations for public bodies). This sets out the necessary guidance in respect of extreme urgency - direct award, referencing The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 33.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385902 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,956,918 |

## 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 | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UMI COMMERCIAL LIMITED (TRADING AS UMI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385902

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385902
  COVID-19 Grant Funding Support Project - Scottish Enterprise on behalf of Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier of services to appraise applications and process payments relating to two COVID 19 grants to Scottish businesses. The two grants are: i) COVID 19 Hardship Fund - a grant of for Scottish SMEs of up to 50 employees in the Tourism, Creative Industries and Hospitality sectors that can demonstrate significant loss of revenue due to COVID-19 ii) COVID 19 Critical Companies Fund - a grant for Scottish SMEs of up to 249 employees in sectors and locations critical to ensuring the impact of COVID 19 on the Scottish economy is minimised.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620222
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/single-point-of-enquiry/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.weareumi.co.uk/

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