---
title: "Co-operative Support Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000684248"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2022-05-02"
---

# Co-operative Support Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000684248

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## Summary

The Scottish Enterprise initiated the "Co-operative Support Framework" tender, aimed at establishing a framework for accessing experienced Co-operative and Community business advisers. This procurement falls under the services category and is valued at £120,000. The tender was an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, with contract signing having occurred on 21st April 2022. The framework is set to commence in early April, initially for a duration of 12 months, with an option for a year’s extension. The submission deadline for bids was 23rd March 2022, with all activities taking place in Glasgow, UK.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in co-operative and community support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are experienced in providing advisory services. Companies that can leverage their expertise in developing employee ownership models or co-operative business frameworks would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The anticipated subcontracting provision allows for collaboration, thereby enabling a more comprehensive service offering and enhancing the potential for growth in the sector.

## Notice

Cooperative Development Scotland (CDS) wish to put in a framework to enable access to experienced Co-operative and Community business advisers. It is envisaged that the framework will start in early April for an initial duration of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) is the arm of Scotland's enterprise agencies that supports company growth through employee ownership and co-operative business models. CDS wish to put in place a framework to enable access to experienced co-operative and community business advisers. It is envisaged that the framework will starting early April for an initial 12 month period with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

Renewal: The framework will initially be for 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447276 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 2 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| 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 | PLUNKETT FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 2 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447276
- 28 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441972

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441972&idx=1
  28th February 2022 - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441972&idx=2
  28th February 2022 - Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441972&idx=3
  28th February 2022 - Appendix 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441972&idx=4
  28th February 2022 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441972
  Co-operative Support Framework - Cooperative Development Scotland (CDS) wish to put in a framework to enable access to experienced Co-operative and Community business advisers. It is envisaged that the framework will start in early April for an initial duration of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY447276
  Co-operative Support Framework - Cooperative Development Scotland (CDS) wish to put in a framework to enable access to experienced Co-operative and Community business advisers. It is envisaged that the framework will start in early April for an initial duration of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684248
- 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

## Provenance

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