--- title: "Food Industry Adviser" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650257" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650257" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650257.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650257.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-06-23" --- # Food Industry Adviser Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650257 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650257) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000650257.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking proposals for a contract entitled "Food Industry Adviser," aimed at supporting the delivery of their food industry grant scheme. This tender is currently in the active procurement stage and follows an open procedure, with a key deadline for bid submission set for 17 May 2021. The contract is valued at £120,000 and will operate within the services industry, specifically related to food and drink. The primary location for this procurement is Glasgow, Scotland, where the buying organization is based at 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, G2 8LU. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food industry advisory services, particularly those that can provide expert insights into marketing strategies and financial advice tailored to the food and drink sector. Companies with experience in assessing business cases, understanding agricultural products, and offering consultancy to local producers would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and firms with a solid track record in delivering services within the UK's food ecosystem are encouraged to submit their bids. ## Notice The Scottish Government's Directorate for International Trade and Investment: ITI: Food and Drink Division requires a Contractor to support the delivery of their food industry grant scheme. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In order to deliver the aims of the scheme, ITI: Food and Drink Division require a Food Industry Adviser to provide specialist marketing and financial advice, and consider the business cases put forward by applicants. The information received from the applicant comprises an application form , accounts and other supporting documents (which could include a Business Plan, financial statements and proof of available markets). The adviser would have an in-depth knowledge of primary agricultural products along with the processing and manufacturing methods to be undertaken before such products reach their final market and the consumer. A full understanding of the structure of the Scottish food and drink industries is essential together with knowledge of food and drink marketing and promotion, health and the environment in relation to food and drink production and consumption, collaborative marketing structures, business finance, development and management will be required. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419060 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 13 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £91,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OPTIMAT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419060 - 22 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412755 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412755 Food Industry Adviser - The Scottish Government's Directorate for International Trade and Investment: ITI: Food and Drink Division requires a Contractor to support the delivery of their food industry grant scheme. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419060 Food Industry Adviser - The Scottish Government's Directorate for International Trade and Investment: ITI: Food and Drink Division requires a Contractor to support the delivery of their food industry grant scheme. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650257 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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