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title: "CDS Co-operative Business Support Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000723535"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2023-10-02"
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# CDS Co-operative Business Support Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000723535

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## Summary

The Scottish Enterprise has awarded the contract for the CDS Co-operative Business Support Framework to Co-operate Scotland LLP. The procurement process, managed by Scottish Enterprise, aimed to appoint a multi-supplier framework to access co-operative and community business advisors. The framework commenced in early April 2023 for 24 months, with a possible extension. The procurement method used was an open procedure for services, intended to support start-ups, existing co-ops, and CDS, signifying opportunities for businesses in the economic affairs category.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses with expertise in co-operative and community business advice to engage with Scottish Enterprise. The active status of the contract and the planned extension options provide a conducive environment for business growth and collaboration. With key dates like bid opening on April 20, 2023, businesses can prepare and participate in this open procedure to potentially secure a spot in the multi-supplier framework, contributing to the economic development within the services industry.

## Notice

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a multi supplier framework to enable access to experienced co-operative and community business advisors, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. It is anticipated that we will appoint up to 7 advisors to ensure that we have enough capacity and skills to meet the requirements across different co-operative business models. It is anticipated that the framework will start in early May 2023 for a period of 24 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a multi supplier framework to enable access to experienced co-operative and community business advisors, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. It is anticipated that we will appoint several advisors to ensure that we have enough capacity and skills to meet the requirements across different co-operative business models. The framework will cover both support to clients and support to Scottish Enterprise It is anticipated that the framework will start in early May 2023 for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required. The framework will cover: - Support to start ups - Support to existing Co-ops - Support to CDS

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489439 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | £165,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £165,000 |

## 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 | CO-OPERATE SCOTLAND |

## 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 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489439
- 20 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474140
- 23 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472000

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474140&idx=10
  12th April 2023 - Carbon Management Plan template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474140&idx=9
  12th April 2023 - Recording of Supplier Session held on 5 April 2023
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474140&idx=6
  20th March 2023 - Appendix 4 - Supplier Information Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474140&idx=7
  20th March 2023 - Q&A from the SDP Supplier event held on March 9th
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474140&idx=8
  20th March 2023 - Link to recording of the SDP supplier event held on 9th March
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474140&idx=1
  20th March 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474140&idx=2
  20th March 2023 - Appendix 1a - Off Payroll working result
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474140&idx=3
  20th March 2023 - Appendix 1b - Off Payroll Working - justification note
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474140&idx=4
  20th March 2023 - Appendix 2 - Tender Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR474140&idx=5
  20th March 2023 - Appendix 3 - Monitoring Information Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB472000&idx=2
  20th March 2023 - Please find attached responses to the questions raised on the session on 9th March.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB472000&idx=1
  10th March 2023 - Please find a link to the recording of the Supplier Session in the attached PowerPoint
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472000
  CDS Co-operative Business Support Framework - The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a multi supplier framework to enable access to experienced co-operative and community business advisors, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. It is anticipated that we will appoint several advisors to ensure that we have enough capacity and skills to meet the requirements across different co-operative business models. It is anticipated that the framework will start in early April 2023 for a period of 24 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474140
  CDS Co-operative Business Support Framework - The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a multi supplier framework to enable access to experienced co-operative and community business advisors, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. It is anticipated that we will appoint up to 7 advisors to ensure that we have enough capacity and skills to meet the requirements across different co-operative business models. It is anticipated that the framework will start in early May 2023 for a period of 24 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489439
  CDS Co-operative Business Support Framework - The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a multi supplier framework to enable access to experienced co-operative and community business advisors, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise. It is anticipated that we will appoint up to 7 advisors to ensure that we have enough capacity and skills to meet the requirements across different co-operative business models. It is anticipated that the framework will start in early May 2023 for a period of 24 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000723535
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.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
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/talking-tenders-with-scottish-enterprise-1501/

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