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title: "P23-0126: Agritourism Monitor Farms Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000724043"
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# P23-0126: Agritourism Monitor Farms Project

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000724043

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "P23-0126: Agritourism Monitor Farms Project" is being conducted by Scottish Enterprise. The project involves the appointment of a facilitator for 4 agritourism monitor farms across different geographical areas. The contract is valued at £490,000 and is being carried out through an open procedure. The expected start date is 24 July 2023 for a 41-month duration. The project offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector to participate and support the agricultural industry in Scotland.

This public procurement opportunity by Scottish Enterprise presents a chance for small and medium-sized businesses in the services sector to engage in facilitating agritourism monitor farms. The project aims to boost the profitability and sustainability of farming businesses through expert sessions and collaboration within the community. The open procedure allows relevant businesses to compete fairly for the contract, with a focus on quality criteria and prompt payment as key factors for selection.

## Notice

This procurement is for the appointment of a facilitator(s) for 4 agritourism monitor farms, 2 in the Scottish Enterprise geographic area, 1 in the Highlands & Islands Enterprise area and 1 in the South of Scotland Enterprise area. The project will include: Recruitment of agritourism monitor farms, in person meetings, on-line meetings; expert sessions (key topics identified by both the monitor farmer and the wider community group members); annual reports, a final report and performance tracking of participating businesses. Key topics will be identified by both the monitor farmer and the wider community group members who will be asked to be part of the project. The monitor farmer sets an agenda to improve the profitability, productivity, and sustainability of the business over the duration of the project. The monitor farm concept allows farmers to share experiences, find out how others have tackled problems and adopt best practice. Facilitation will be required at each meeting, but also in preparation for each meeting, and follow up thereafter. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 24 July 2023 for a period of 41 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the contract for a further period of 12 months. Further details can be found in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the appointment of a facilitator(s) for 4 agritourism monitor farms, 2 in the Scottish Enterprise geographic area, 1 in the Highlands & Islands Enterprise area and 1 in the South of Scotland Enterprise area. The project will include: Recruitment of agritourism monitor farms, in person meetings, on-line meetings; expert sessions (key topics identified by both the monitor farmer and the wider community group members); annual reports, a final report and performance tracking of participating businesses. Key topics will be identified by both the monitor farmer and the wider community group members who will be asked to be part of the project. The monitor farmer sets an agenda to improve the profitability, productivity, and sustainability of the business over the duration of the project. The monitor farm concept allows farmers to share experiences, find out how others have tackled problems and adopt best practice. Facilitation will be required at each meeting, but also in preparation for each meeting, and follow up thereafter. Further details can be found in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).. 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: The initial duration of the contract is 41 months. After this time Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the contract for a further 12 month period. The value detailed above is for the maximum duration of 53 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485057 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,000 |
| Lots value | £490,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £480,600 |

## 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 | CAS MILLAR CONSULTING WITHIN THE HIDEAWAY EXPERIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485057
- 18 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476569

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR476569&idx=1
  18th April 2023 - ITT (P23-0126) Appendix 1 - Off Payroll Working outcome
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR476569&idx=2
  18th April 2023 - ITT (P23-0126) Appendix 3 - Monitoring Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR476569&idx=3
  18th April 2023 - Invitation to Tender (P23-0126)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR476569&idx=4
  18th April 2023 - ITT (P23-0126) Appendix 2 - Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476569
  P23-0126: Agritourism Monitor Farms Project - This procurement is for the appointment of a facilitator(s) for 4 agritourism monitor farms, 2 in the Scottish Enterprise geographic area, 1 in the Highlands & Islands Enterprise area and 1 in the South of Scotland Enterprise area. The project will include: Recruitment of agritourism monitor farms, in person meetings, on-line meetings; expert sessions (key topics identified by both the monitor farmer and the wider community group members); annual reports, a final report and performance tracking of participating businesses. Key topics will be identified by both the monitor farmer and the wider community group members who will be asked to be part of the project. The monitor farmer sets an agenda to improve the profitability, productivity, and sustainability of the business over the duration of the project. The monitor farm concept allows farmers to share experiences, find out how others have tackled problems and adopt best practice. Facilitation will be required at each meeting, but also in preparation for each meeting, and follow up thereafter. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 24 July 2023 for a period of 41 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the contract for a further period of 12 months. Further details can be found in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485057
  P23-0126: Agritourism Monitor Farms Project - This procurement is for the appointment of a facilitator(s) for 4 agritourism monitor farms, 2 in the Scottish Enterprise geographic area, 1 in the Highlands & Islands Enterprise area and 1 in the South of Scotland Enterprise area. The project will include: Recruitment of agritourism monitor farms, in person meetings, on-line meetings; expert sessions (key topics identified by both the monitor farmer and the wider community group members); annual reports, a final report and performance tracking of participating businesses. Key topics will be identified by both the monitor farmer and the wider community group members who will be asked to be part of the project. The monitor farmer sets an agenda to improve the profitability, productivity, and sustainability of the business over the duration of the project. The monitor farm concept allows farmers to share experiences, find out how others have tackled problems and adopt best practice. Facilitation will be required at each meeting, but also in preparation for each meeting, and follow up thereafter. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 24 July 2023 for a period of 41 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the contract for a further period of 12 months. Further details can be found in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000724043
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- 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

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