--- title: "Variation to SIM Management Services contract" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000755052" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755052" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755052.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755052.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND" published: "2024-01-15" --- # Variation to SIM Management Services contract Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000755052 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755052) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755052.json) ## Summary The procurement process is managed by Crown Estate Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK. The title of the tender is "Variation to SIM Management Services contract" within the services category. The process is currently at the award stage, with a contract period starting from April 17, 2023, and ending on June 28, 2024. The contract has been awarded to Ove Arup & Partners, with a total contract value of GBP600,000. This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector. Companies well-suited to compete are those with expertise in strategic investment management and related services. The nature of the contract, focusing on SIM processes and data management, requires a robust understanding of project evaluation and complex transition phases. Businesses aiming for growth through complex service provision and scope expansion can benefit from engaging in this procurement opportunity. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In April 2023, Crown Estate Scotland, as agent on behalf of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC), appointed OVE Arup & Partners to provide a number of management and other associated services (SIM (Strategic Investment Management) Management Service Provider) to the SIM Group for an initial period of up to 12 months. Crown Estate Scotland was to be the contracting party as agent on behalf of the SIM Group pending a new legal entity (SIM legal vehicle) being created. The intention was that, once the SIM legal vehicle had been established, the contract would be novated to that newly created legal entity. Following advice from the SIM Management Service Provider, the SIM Group recommended not proceeding with the new legal entity and d Crown Estate Scotland (as agent) agreed to continue to be the contracting party with OVE Arup & Partners to ensure momentum and progress with the SIM process. The value of the original appointment was GBP339,670 which was based on an assumption of a number of applications. Subsequently 45 applications were received which was in excess of the numbers assumed. As a result, there was a requirement for additional resource to be allocated to service this requirement, primarily due to the high value associated with the data being received and the outcome sought. The extra resource required to evaluate applications and provide project information to the SIM Group resulted in an increased contract value of GBP460,000. All applications to the SIM have now been evaluated and the SIM is progressing to Stage 2 'Investment/Implementation'. The transition and Stage 2 of the SIM process is being established and structured by the Management Service Provider, with the SIM Group and it continues to be complex. The contract includes an option to vary the total contract value up to a maximum of GBP600,000 for scope expansion. The scope expansion has been endorsed by the SIM Group and the contract value will hereby be increased to GBP600,000 to recognise the additional work required to facilitate transition and Stage 2 of the process. The contract expiration date will hereby be increased to 30th June 2024 to allow time to conclude this phase and plan for any future work. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496466 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Apr 2023 | | Contract period | 17 Apr 2023 - 28 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £600,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH3 9GL | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79100000 - Legal services - 79211000 - Accounting services - 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work ## Release History - 15 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496466 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496466 Variation to SIM Management Services contract ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://crownestatescotland.com/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755052 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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