--- title: "Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000655702" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655702" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655702.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655702.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-07-08" --- # Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000655702 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655702) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655702.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently engaging in a procurement process titled "Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement." This tender pertains to the provision of commercial advisory services aimed at addressing economic challenges stemming from Covid-19 and Brexit, facilitating business resilience. Located in Glasgow, the procurement is classified under the service industry, employing an open procedure. The tender period is scheduled to end on 2nd July 2021, following which the contract for 36 months will be awarded, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial advisory services, particularly those with the capability to respond swiftly to client needs, as interventions may be required within 24 hours. Companies with expertise in financial analysis and crisis management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses looking to diversify their portfolios and expand their engagement with public contracts could align their offerings with the Scottish Government’s framework agreement, which is expected to attract considerable interest from suppliers. ## Notice The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement. The RRU has been created to tackle a wide range of economic challenges as a result of Covid-19 and Brexit to enhance SG's support for business resilience. Specifically, in some instances, the RRU will lead on providing assistance to businesses in distress with the support from agencies and partners. As such, the RRU will require the services of commercial advisors at short notice (within 24 hours) to instruct them to look into a company's financial position and advise as to the available options for the RRU to intervene. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Currently the Scottish Government contract with a number of suppliers to deliver similar type services. It is anticipated that there will be a relatively high interest in joining this framework agreement. The framework agreement will consist of a maximum of four (4) suppliers, with call-offs conducted in a "round robin" manner, in order to allow each of the four suppliers equal access to opportunities as they arise. Renewal: Optional 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=JUL453507 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Jul 2022 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453507 - 31 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416839 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416839 Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement. The RRU has been created to tackle a wide range of economic challenges as a result of Covid-19 and Brexit to enhance SG's support for business resilience. Specifically, in some instances, the RRU will lead on providing assistance to businesses in distress with the support from agencies and partners. As such, the RRU will require the services of commercial advisors at short notice (within 24 hours) to instruct them to look into a company's financial position and advise as to the available options for the RRU to intervene. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453507 Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement. The RRU has been created to tackle a wide range of economic challenges as a result of Covid-19 and Brexit to enhance SG's support for business resilience. Specifically, in some instances, the RRU will lead on providing assistance to businesses in distress with the support from agencies and partners. As such, the RRU will require the services of commercial advisors at short notice (within 24 hours) to instruct them to look into a company's financial position and advise as to the available options for the RRU to intervene. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655702 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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