--- title: "Due Diligence Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000624972" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000624972" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000624972.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000624972.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY" published: "2021-01-14" --- # Due Diligence Services Buyer: SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000624972 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000624972) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000624972.json) ## Summary The South of Scotland Enterprise Agency is conducting a tender process for "Due Diligence Services" aimed at engaging a ranked framework contract service provider for financial and business-related due diligence services targeted at SMEs in the South of Scotland, specifically within the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway regions. The procurement, classified under the services category, is currently at the award stage, with a total value of £400,000. Interested bidders were invited to submit their tenders electronically by the deadline of 27 October 2020, following an open procurement method, which encourages wide participation. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in financial consultancy, business advisory services, and due diligence. Companies of all sizes, including SMEs, are encouraged to participate, especially those equipped to deliver services such as financial reviews, strategic business plans, and technical assessments. The awarded contracts are expected to support the socio-economic development of the region while promoting fair work practices, which could enhance the value proposition for participating firms. ## Notice The South of Scotland Enterprise Agency are undertaking a tender process to identify and appoint a ranked framework contract Service Provider(s) of financial and business-related due diligence services for SME's within the South of Scotland (Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway) area. ### Lot Information Dumfries and Galloway Area Provide financial and business related due diligence services to SME's within the South of Scotland area. Types of support will include, but are not limited to: - financial reviews - strategic business reviews - investor ready business plans - assessing investor proposals - distress situations - R&D / Innovation - technical assessments / R&D tax assessments and - general technical assessments. Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 month period. Scottish Borders Area Provide financial and business related due diligence services to SME's within the South of Scotland area. Types of support will include, but are not limited to: - financial reviews - strategic business reviews - investor ready business plans - assessing investor proposals - distress situations - R&D / Innovation - technical assessments / R&D tax assessments and - general technical assessments. Renewal: Option to extend for a 12-month extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404180 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | SOSE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the Framework or at the end of the Framework period, including any extension period. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £400,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 4TA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | CJM PROJECT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 79211000 - Accounting services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404180 - 18 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395132 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395132&idx=1 21st September 2020 - Invitation to Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP395132&idx=2 21st September 2020 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395132 Due Diligence Services - The South of Scotland Enterprise Agency are undertaking a tender process to identify and appoint a ranked framework contract Service Provider(s) of financial and business-related due diligence services for SME's within the South of Scotland (Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway) area. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404180 Due Diligence Services - The South of Scotland Enterprise Agency are undertaking a tender process to identify and appoint a ranked framework contract Service Provider(s) of financial and business-related due diligence services for SME's within the South of Scotland (Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway) area. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000624972 - https://www.southofscotlandenterprise.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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