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title: "Regional Economic Strategy For the South of Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000632136"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY"
published: "2020-12-17"
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# Regional Economic Strategy For the South of Scotland

Buyer: SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000632136

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## Summary

The South of Scotland Enterprise Agency is conducting a procurement process titled "Regional Economic Strategy For the South of Scotland" to appoint a qualified company or consortium to develop a new regional economic strategy and high-level action plan. This tender is categorized under services in the economic affairs sector. The process is currently at the award stage, having reached completion with the signing of the contract on 15 December 2020. The successful bidder, RSM UK Consulting LLP, has been awarded a contract valued at £90,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the project is located in Dumfries, reflecting the regional focus of the initiative.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic consulting, strategic planning, or public policy. Firms with proven experience in regional economic development, as well as those capable of engaging stakeholders effectively, would stand a strong chance in pursuing similar contracts with public authorities. As the initiative aims to foster economic growth in the South of Scotland, businesses that understand the regional dynamics and demonstrate innovative approaches are likely to thrive within this environment. Those interested should keep an eye on future opportunities from the South of Scotland Enterprise Agency and similar organisations.

## Notice

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) is seeking to appoint, on behalf of the South of Scotland Regional Economic Partnership (REP), a suitably qualified, experienced and independent single company or consortium to support the development of a new Regional Economic Strategy (RES) for the South of Scotland and an accompanying high-level action plan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim and overall output of this tender is to develop a new Regional Economic Strategy for the South of Scotland and an accompanying strategic and hence high-level Action Plan. An integral part spanning both will be a robust measurement framework, with the need for a robust engagement plan underpinning all aspects of the work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402387 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## 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 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402387
- 13 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397029

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397029&idx=1
  13th October 2020 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397029&idx=2
  13th October 2020 - Terms and Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397029
  Regional Economic Strategy For the South of Scotland - South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) is seeking to appoint, on behalf of the South of Scotland Regional Economic Partnership (REP), a suitably qualified, experienced and independent single company or consortium to support the development of a new Regional Economic Strategy (RES) for the South of Scotland and an accompanying high-level action plan.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402387
  Regional Economic Strategy For the South of Scotland - South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) is seeking to appoint, on behalf of the South of Scotland Regional Economic Partnership (REP), a suitably qualified, experienced and independent single company or consortium to support the development of a new Regional Economic Strategy (RES) for the South of Scotland and an accompanying high-level action plan.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632136
- https://www.southofscotlandenterprise.com

## Provenance

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