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title: "PROVISION OF R100 TECHNICAL ADVISOR"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000670518"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-10-27"
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# PROVISION OF R100 TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000670518

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has recently completed a procurement process titled "Provision of R100 Technical Advisor," which focused on acquiring technical advisory services for their R100 programme. Located in Glasgow, this procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract, valued at £17 million, was officially signed on 12 October 2021. It is crucial to note that the current contract with the supplier, FarrPoint, was set to conclude in August 2021, just before significant changes related to the speed coverage mandate were expected to be finalised.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in technical advisory services, particularly those experienced in government contracts and public sector compliance. Companies focusing on technology consultancy, legal support, or financial advisory roles may find potential for growth while collaborating with government entities. Businesses able to demonstrate expertise in project management and state aid compliance will also be favourably positioned to compete, especially as the Scottish Government continues to evolve this vital programme for enhanced broadband connectivity.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of R100 Technical Advisor. The successful bidder will be required to provide technical advice and support to the R100 programme to work alongside the Legal & Financial Advisors to confirm value for money and contract compliance. A contract is currently in place with Farrpoint and this is due to end in August 2021. This time frame will see the programme in the midst of the first major post contract change in relation to the speed coverage template (this information determines which premises are in scope of the contract) and this is not due to complete until August 2021 due to public consultation, the Supplier redesign, and BDUK assurance to confirm that it is State Aid compliant. It is critical that legal services is in place before the current support contract comes to an end in order to support us through this major change.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of R100 Technical Advisor. The successful bidder will be required to provide technical advice and support to the R100 programme to work alongside the Legal & Financial Advisors to confirm value for money and contract compliance. A contract is currently in place with Farrpoint and this is due to end in August 2021. This time frame will see the programme in the midst of the first major post contract change in relation to the speed coverage template (this information determines which premises are in scope of the contract) and this is not due to complete until August 2021 due to public consultation, the Supplier redesign, and BDUK assurance to confirm that it is State Aid compliant. It is critical that legal services is in place before the current support contract comes to an end in order to support us through this major change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431369 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 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 | £17,000,000 |

## 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 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431369

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431369
  PROVISION OF R100 TECHNICAL ADVISOR - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of R100 Technical Advisor. The successful bidder will be required to provide technical advice and support to the R100 programme to work alongside the Legal & Financial Advisors to confirm value for money and contract compliance. A contract is currently in place with Farrpoint and this is due to end in August 2021. This time frame will see the programme in the midst of the first major post contract change in relation to the speed coverage template (this information determines which premises are in scope of the contract) and this is not due to complete until August 2021 due to public consultation, the Supplier redesign, and BDUK assurance to confirm that it is State Aid compliant. It is critical that legal services is in place before the current support contract comes to an end in order to support us through this major change.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000670518

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