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title: "Support For Communities Framework - PIN - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000676141"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2021-12-07"
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# Support For Communities Framework - PIN - Request for Information

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000676141

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, located in Inverness, UK. This tender titled "Support For Communities Framework - PIN - Request for Information" is classified under the services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. The key deadlines include a deadline for queries by 14th December 2021, with responses expected by 16th December 2021, and completed responses must be submitted by 21st December 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing support services to community-led organisations, specifically those with expertise or resources to enhance the capacity of local communities. Companies offering consultancy, training, or resource management services would be well-suited to compete, particularly those interested in working with public sector frameworks that aim to deliver practical and effective community support. Engagement in this process could significantly contribute to business growth by leveraging the established framework of Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

## Notice

Please note this Notice is not a Call for Competition. HIE has been delivering the pilot Support for Communities Framework (SfCF) since June 2018. The Framework is an alternative means of providing a range of practical hands-on support to community-led organisations that lack the capacity or a particular skill-set to timeously progress an opportunity. A formal evaluation was commissioned earlier this year, to evaluate and provide an assessment of the net additional impacts the Framework has had in supporting Community Organisations achieve their goals. The evaluation concluded the positive value of the product and it is HIE's desire to continue with a Framework to support our community clients. See attached PIN documentation for full details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this PIN is to gauge market interest in a potential future contract opportunity. It will also inform HIE's procurement strategy ensuring that any procurement route subsequently selected is attractive to the marketplace and will provide a competitive tendering environment for the efficient delivery of any future contract requirements. See attached PIN documentation for full details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435049 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435049

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC435049&idx=1
  7th December 2021 - SfC PIN Request for Information and Scope
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC435049&idx=2
  7th December 2021 - SfC PIN Response Form - FORM TO BE RETURNED
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435049
  Support For Communities Framework - PIN - Request for Information - Please note this Notice is not a Call for Competition. HIE has been delivering the pilot Support for Communities Framework (SfCF) since June 2018. The Framework is an alternative means of providing a range of practical hands-on support to community-led organisations that lack the capacity or a particular skill-set to timeously progress an opportunity. A formal evaluation was commissioned earlier this year, to evaluate and provide an assessment of the net additional impacts the Framework has had in supporting Community Organisations achieve their goals. The evaluation concluded the positive value of the product and it is HIE's desire to continue with a Framework to support our community clients. See attached PIN documentation for full details.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=676141

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