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title: "Associates Framework - ITT"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637925"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IMPROVEMENT SERVICE"
published: "2021-04-12"
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# Associates Framework - ITT

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637925

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## Summary

The Improvement Service is conducting a tender for the "Associates Framework - ITT," aimed at providing expert support and resources to councils and Community Planning Partnerships (CPPs) in the UK, specifically from its base located in Livingston (EH54 6AX). This open procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a tender deadline that has recently concluded on 26th January 2021. The contract is valued at an estimated £100,000 to £300,000 per annum and could be a valuable opportunity for service providers in the relevant sectors.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in consultancy, project management, and advisory services. Companies that can offer flexible, high-quality support in areas such as strategy, management, and organisational development would be well-suited to compete for this framework. With potential clientele including various councils across Scotland, businesses capable of addressing the specific needs for capacity building and expert guidance can benefit greatly from engaging in this procurement process.

## Notice

An 'Associates Framework' is being commissioned by the Improvement Service as part of our support for councils and CPPs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The key purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the IS, CPPs and councils progress work where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis. Associates are external providers who will be contracted through the Framework Agreement to provide services such as advice, guidance, consultancy, facilitation, programme and project management support, research and change management support and organisational development support. This support will relate to matters of strategy, structure, management, operations or services and may include the identification of options with recommendations, or assistance with the implementation of solutions. Such support will be time-limited and provided outside the 'business-as-usual' environment when in-house skills are not available. Note that the overall estimated value of the contract is very difficult to quantify however the best estimate is approx. 100,000 - 300,000 GPB per annum. Additional Scottish Councils who are not named in the contract may also access, if the requirement arises.

Renewal: The duration of the Framework Agreement will be for 24 months initially, which may be extended for a further period of 12 months, subject to agreement between the IS and those on the framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411919 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IMPROVEMENT SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6AX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | ANIMATE CONSULTING; ANNE MACCOLL CONSULTING; AXIOM CONSULTANCY; COMPASS GEOGRAPHICS; CYGNUS EXTRA; DAVID O'NEILL ASSOCIATES.; DAVID ROBERTSON CONSULTING; GUNN STEWART SOLUTIONS; LANDINFORM; MADELEINE O'BRIEN CONSULTING; NOTOSH; PROCURE LEASK; S CARRUTH; SMART CONSULTANCY (SCOTLAND; THE REACH PARTNERSHIP; TRUEMAN CHANGE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 75110000 - General public services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411919
- 4 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401341

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401341&idx=1
  16th December 2020 - INVITATION TO TENDER
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401341&idx=6
  16th December 2020 - INVITATION TO TENDER
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401341&idx=5
  16th December 2020 - The ITT has been updated with the requirement of Basic Disclosure from successful Associates.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401341&idx=4
  7th December 2020 - T&CS LTD INDIVIDUAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401341&idx=2
  7th December 2020 - T&CS - COMPANY
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC401341&idx=3
  7th December 2020 - T&C - INDIVIDUAL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401341
  Associates Framework - ITT - An 'Associates Framework' is being commissioned by the Improvement Service as part of our support for councils and CPPs.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411919
  Associates Framework - ITT - An 'Associates Framework' is being commissioned by the Improvement Service as part of our support for councils and CPPs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.improvementservice.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637925
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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