--- title: "Grant Assessment Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639941" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639941" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639941.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639941.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "VISITSCOTLAND" published: "2021-06-02" --- # Grant Assessment Services Buyer: VISITSCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639941 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639941) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000639941.json) ## Summary VisitScotland, located in Edinburgh, UK, has successfully completed its procurement process for "Grant Assessment Services" aimed at supporting grant fund applications during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with a contract valued at £89,000 awarded to Chiene + Tait LLP. The request for tender was initiated on December 22, 2020, and the contract was signed on January 26, 2021. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the tourism and marketing industry. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grant assessment and related consulting services, especially those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in evaluating eligibility criteria, conducting due diligence checks, and providing support in grant application processes may find a competitive edge. The engagement with VisitScotland may open further avenues for collaboration and service provision within the public sector, particularly in initiatives aimed at enhancing the tourism and events industry in Scotland. ## Notice VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor to provide assessment services in support of grant fund applications. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor to provide assessment services in support of grant fund applications. Evaluation of eligibility criteria and due diligence checks as described in the Statement of Requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417041 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 2 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jan 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 | £89,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | VISITSCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6JH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CHIENE + TAIT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417041 - 22 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407480 - 22 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402940 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402940&idx=1 22nd December 2020 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402940&idx=2 22nd December 2020 - VSEH20025 Schedule 1 - Statement of Requirement (SoR) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402940&idx=3 22nd December 2020 - VSEH20025 Schedule 2 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402940&idx=4 22nd December 2020 - VSEH20025 Schedule 3 - Pricing - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402940&idx=5 22nd December 2020 - VSEH20025 Schedule 4 - Form of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402940 Grant Assessment Services - VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor to provide assessment services in support of grant fund applications. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407480 Grant Assessment Services - VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor to provide assessment services in support of grant fund applications. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417041 Grant Assessment Services - VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor to provide assessment services in support of grant fund applications. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.visitscotland.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639941 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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