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title: "The Provision of Business Development Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000701406"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-11-03"
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# The Provision of Business Development Services

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000701406

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## Summary

The Heriot-Watt University based in Edinburgh, UK, has recently awarded a contract for "The Provision of Business Development Services" as part of the Converge competition and company creation programme. This procurement process was completed on 19th October 2022, with a contract value of £200,000. The University sought business development training providers, and the procurement stage was an 'Award'. The contract is for services in the Education industry category, and the buying organisation uses an open procurement method.

This tender by Heriot-Watt University presents an opportunity for Business Development Training Providers, especially SMEs in the Education sector, to compete for a significant contract. Businesses interested in providing technical and commercial quality services should take note of the submission requirements and key dates, such as the bid opening on 25th August 2022. The University emphasises compliance with regulations and specific requirements, including the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and financial standing qualifications, to ensure fair competition and transparency in the procurement process.

## Notice

The University is looking to appoint a Business Development Training Provider for the Converge competition and company creation programme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking to appoint a Business Development Training Provider for the Converge competition and company creation programme.. 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.

Renewal: Three x 12 month extension options available subject to funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463307 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ENTREPRENEUR BUSINESS SCHOOL; HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463307
- 26 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454787

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454787
  The Provision of Business Development Services - The University is looking to appoint a Business Development Training Provider for the Converge competition and company creation programme
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463307
  The Provision of Business Development Services - The University is looking to appoint a Business Development Training Provider for the Converge competition and company creation programme

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701406
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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