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title: "Access and Barriers to Investment Finance - issued as a mini-competition via the CCS Management Consultancy Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000724450"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK"
published: "2023-04-07"
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# Access and Barriers to Investment Finance - issued as a mini-competition via the CCS Management Consultancy Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000724450

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## Summary

The Scottish National Investment Bank has awarded a contract for "Access and Barriers to Investment Finance" in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 24th March 2023. The tender was issued through a mini-competition via the CCS Management Consultancy Framework. The project falls under the services category and aims to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in investment activities, including researching barriers and opportunities in investment finance for protected groups.

This tender by the Scottish National Investment Bank presents opportunities for businesses in the economic affairs sector, particularly those focused on consultancy services, research, and engagement related to equality, diversity, and inclusion in investment. Businesses that can provide evidence-based analysis, EDI screening frameworks, and stakeholder mapping are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, creating a fair opportunity for large and small businesses to participate and contribute to advancing EDI goals in investment finance.

## Notice

The Bank has set out several delivery objectives including: Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) through investment and due diligence activity; Collect and report on equality and diversity data from investments; Undertake research and build engagement with external partners to understand potential barriers and identify opportunities. To support the achievement of these objectives the Bank therefore seeks to: Develop a robust evidence base to allow the Bank to better understand which protected groups, if any, are historically under-represented within the Scottish/UK investment landscape and why, with a specific focus on understanding the potential barriers and opportunities to access investment finance for those with protected characteristics. Develop an EDI screening and monitoring checklist that supports the delivery of a strong ESG and investment impact monitoring framework and is in line with Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) reporting expectations and GDPR. Develop a Scottish (wider UK where relevant) EDI stakeholder map to better understand the network of relevant interest groups / organisations operating within this area to support on-going stakeholder engagement on EDI issues.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Issued as a mini-competition against the CCS Management Consultancy Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475783 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,438 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3EG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475783

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475783
  Access and Barriers to Investment Finance - issued as a mini-competition via the CCS Management Consultancy Framework - The Bank has set out several delivery objectives including: Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) through investment and due diligence activity; Collect and report on equality and diversity data from investments; Undertake research and build engagement with external partners to understand potential barriers and identify opportunities. To support the achievement of these objectives the Bank therefore seeks to: Develop a robust evidence base to allow the Bank to better understand which protected groups, if any, are historically under-represented within the Scottish/UK investment landscape and why, with a specific focus on understanding the potential barriers and opportunities to access investment finance for those with protected characteristics. Develop an EDI screening and monitoring checklist that supports the delivery of a strong ESG and investment impact monitoring framework and is in line with Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) reporting expectations and GDPR. Develop a Scottish (wider UK where relevant) EDI stakeholder map to better understand the network of relevant interest groups / organisations operating within this area to support on-going stakeholder engagement on EDI issues.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.thebank.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000724450

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