--- title: "Grant Management Services and Digital Support for the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000661093" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661093" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000661093.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000661093.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-10-08" --- # Grant Management Services and Digital Support for the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF) Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000661093 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661093) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000661093.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is conducting a tender for "Grant Management Services and Digital Support for the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF)" aimed at enhancing SME digital capabilities. The procurement process is currently in the award stage following the completion of the tendering phase, with the contract officially signed on 6th October 2021. The contract, valued at over £2.64 million, has a delivery address in the UK, and is set to support projects from 22nd November 2021 until 31st March 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, facilitating a competitive bidding environment for interested suppliers. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in digital technology services and funding administration. Companies with experience in managing grants or delivering digital transformation projects will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the primary aim of the contract is to assist SME growth through digital enhancement, indicating a demand for innovative digital solutions that can significantly improve productivity and business resilience in Scotland's economy. ## Notice The Scottish Government's Digital Economy Unit sought a suitably qualified and experienced supplier with a proven track record in administering large volumes of funding support and specialist advice to support SMEs to adopt digital technologies. The supplier will undertake the administration and management - including digital advice, capacity building, marketing, monitoring and post-programme appraisal - of the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government's Digital Economy Unit is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier with a proven track record in administering large volumes of funding support and specialist advice to support SMEs to adopt digital technologies. The supplier will undertake the administration and management - including digital advice, capacity building, marketing, monitoring and post-programme appraisal - of the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF). The contract is being procured following the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Finance making funding available to support businesses to take advantage of digital technologies and digital skills. The funding is focused specifically on increasing SME digital capability and capacity in order to improve productivity, strengthen business resilience and support Scotland's economic recovery.. 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. Options: The Scottish Government reserve the option to extend the Contract until 12 May 2023. The Scottish Government reserve the option to scale-up the Contract. The maximum available scale-up budget will be 2 000 000 GBP (excluding VAT). Renewal: The Scottish Government reserve the option to extend the Contract until 30 June 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430046 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 8 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,641,147 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | MARINE LABORATORY | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | 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 | LANARKSHIRE ENTERPRISE SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services - 75112100 - Administrative development project services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430046 - 20 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421738 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421738 Grant Management Services and Digital Support for the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF) - The Scottish Government's Digital Economy Unit is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier with a proven track record in administering large volumes of funding support and specialist advice to support SMEs to adopt digital technologies. The supplier will undertake the administration and management - including digital advice, capacity building, marketing, monitoring and post-programme appraisal - of the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF) from 22 November 2021 - 31 March 2022. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430046 Grant Management Services and Digital Support for the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF) - The Scottish Government's Digital Economy Unit sought a suitably qualified and experienced supplier with a proven track record in administering large volumes of funding support and specialist advice to support SMEs to adopt digital technologies. The supplier will undertake the administration and management - including digital advice, capacity building, marketing, monitoring and post-programme appraisal - of the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661093 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661093. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000661093.json.