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title: "Preparing to Export Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000669618"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Preparing to Export Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000669618

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Preparing to Export Framework" is conducted by Scottish Enterprise, based in Glasgow, Scotland. This initiative falls within the services industry and is at the active stage of the tender process, with submission deadlines set for 11 November 2021. The Framework Agreement is expected to commence on 1 April 2022 and will be valid for 36 months, with a potential extension of an additional 12 months. The procurement is being carried out through an open procedure, engaging multiple commissioning agencies, including Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the consulting and training sector, particularly those that specialise in export consultancy and international trade support for SMEs. Companies offering blended learning solutions or tailored consultancy services may find this opportunity especially suitable. The contract value is approximately £800,000, indicating a robust potential market for successful bidders to contribute towards enhancing the international sales capabilities of Scottish SMEs.

## Notice

The purpose of this ITT is to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement appoint to deliver a tri- phase exporting programme [currently known as Prepare to Export (P2E)] consisting of a blended learning approach which incorporates e-learning, virtual workshops and highly tailored 1:1 consultancy support. The overarching objective of the programme is to help Scottish SMEs to commence, or improve, their international sales, as set out below, to the following commissioning agencies: (1) Scottish Enterprise ("SE"); (2) Highlands and Islands Enterprise ("HIE") and (3) South of Scotland Enterprise ("SOSE") their respective subsidiaries and associated companies and undertakings (each a "Commissioning Agency" and together the "Commissioning Agencies"). It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will start on 01 April 2022 for a period of 36 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further period of 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement appoint to deliver a tri- phase exporting programme [currently known as Prepare to Export (P2E)] consisting of a blended learning approach which incorporates e-learning, virtual workshops and highly tailored 1:1 consultancy support. The overarching objective of the programme is to help Scottish SMEs to commence, or improve, their international sales, as set out below, to the following commissioning agencies: (1) Scottish Enterprise ("SE"); (2) Highlands and Islands Enterprise ("HIE") and (3) South of Scotland Enterprise ("SOSE") their respective subsidiaries and associated companies and undertakings (each a "Commissioning Agency" and together the "Commissioning Agencies"). It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will start on 01 April 2022 for a period of 36 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further period of 12 months.

Renewal: Framework will run for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for 1 period of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437296 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| 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 | STRATEGEM (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437296
- 7 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429851

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429851&idx=1
  7th October 2021 - P22-0051 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429851&idx=2
  7th October 2021 - P22-0051 - ITT - Appendix 1 - Off-Payroll Working Rules Outcome
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429851&idx=3
  7th October 2021 - P22-0051 - ITT - Appendix 2 - Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429851&idx=4
  7th October 2021 - P22-0051 - ITT - Appendix 3 - Monitoring Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429851&idx=5
  7th October 2021 - P22-0051 - ITT - Appendix 4 - Information Security Questionaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429851
  Preparing to Export Framework - The purpose of this ITT is to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement appoint to deliver a tri- phase exporting programme [currently known as Prepare to Export (P2E)] consisting of a blended learning approach which incorporates e-learning, virtual workshops and highly tailored 1:1 consultancy support. The overarching objective of the programme is to help Scottish SMEs to commence, or improve, their international sales, as set out below, to the following commissioning agencies: (1) Scottish Enterprise ("SE"); (2) Highlands and Islands Enterprise ("HIE") and (3) South of Scotland Enterprise ("SOSE") their respective subsidiaries and associated companies and undertakings (each a "Commissioning Agency" and together the "Commissioning Agencies"). It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will start on 01 April 2022 for a period of 36 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further period of 12 months.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437296
  Preparing to Export Framework - The purpose of this ITT is to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement appoint to deliver a tri- phase exporting programme [currently known as Prepare to Export (P2E)] consisting of a blended learning approach which incorporates e-learning, virtual workshops and highly tailored 1:1 consultancy support. The overarching objective of the programme is to help Scottish SMEs to commence, or improve, their international sales, as set out below, to the following commissioning agencies: (1) Scottish Enterprise ("SE"); (2) Highlands and Islands Enterprise ("HIE") and (3) South of Scotland Enterprise ("SOSE") their respective subsidiaries and associated companies and undertakings (each a "Commissioning Agency" and together the "Commissioning Agencies"). It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will start on 01 April 2022 for a period of 36 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further period of 12 months.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669618
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

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