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title: "Technical Assurance Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658444"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2021-08-13"
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# Technical Assurance Consultancy

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658444

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Technical Assurance Consultancy" is being conducted by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), based in Inverness, Scotland. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contracting authority has completed the award stage as of July 1, 2021. The project involves specialist technical consultancy to support HIE's Business Transformation and the introduction of the MyHIE system. The contract, valued at £106,000, spans from December 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021, indicating key delivery timelines crucial for stakeholders involved in local economic affairs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the consulting services sector, particularly those specialising in technical assurance and information systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar projects, especially those familiar with public sector requirements, would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given that only one bid was submitted, potential competitors should consider engaging with Highlands and Islands Enterprise for future opportunities and project collaborations to foster business growth.

## Notice

This is a Modification Notice which HIE are publishing in order to meet the transparency obligations of the Scottish Procurement Reform Act 2014. It is for specialist technical consultancy to support HIEs Business Transformation and wider IS strategy including the introduction of MyHIE (a new system designed to deliver client support).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In November 2020, due to unforeseen circumstances out with HIEs control, a contract had to urgently be put in place in relation to the MyHIE project. This project was due to go live in March 2021, however, was delayed. It is considered that this resource has unique specialist technical knowledge of the project. Consequently it is vital that HIE retain this knowledge and expertise to inform this critical stage of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424268 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 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 | £106,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLOUDBLOCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424268

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424268
  Technical Assurance Consultancy - This is a Modification Notice which HIE are publishing in order to meet the transparency obligations of the Scottish Procurement Reform Act 2014. It is for specialist technical consultancy to support HIEs Business Transformation and wider IS strategy including the introduction of MyHIE (a new system designed to deliver client support).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658444
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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