---
title: "US MarketBooster Programme - Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000777347"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2024-11-01"
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# US MarketBooster Programme - Consultancy Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000777347

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise, based in Glasgow, is overseeing the procurement process for the "US MarketBooster Programme - Consultancy Services" contract, which is part of the Economic Affairs category. This contract aims to deliver customised, immersive support to six Scottish technology companies, preparing them for the US market and enabling their sales efforts, among other objectives. The process was initiated via an open procurement method on 6th September 2024, with bids closing on 27th September 2024. The contract was awarded on 1st November 2024 to Arteco Management Inc., and the contract period extends for 210 days with a total value of £99,000. The primary services will be delivered between Scotland and Silicon Valley, USA.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in market entry strategies, particularly those with experience in the technology sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in preparing companies for international markets, validating product-market fit, and crafting strategic plans for investor meetings would find this contract especially rewarding. The open procurement method underlines a fair competition environment, making it ideal for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in high-growth international markets.

## Notice

The main services being procured via this contract are to deliver customised, intensive, immersive wrap-around support to a cohort of 6 Scottish technology companies (up to 2 individuals per company) that will a) prepare them for the US market b) help them validate their product fit for the US market c) enable their sales effort and d) craft a US strategy and execution plan appropriate for US investor/board level meetings.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The main services being procured via this contract are to deliver customised, intensive, immersive wrap-around support to a cohort of 6 Scottish technology companies (up to 2 individuals per company) that will a) prepare them for the US market b) help them validate their product fit for the US market c) enable their sales effort and d) craft a US strategy and execution plan appropriate for US investor/board level meetings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517406 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,000 |

## 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 | ARTECO MANAGEMENT INC. (DBA "USA LAUNCHING PAD |

## 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
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517406
- 6 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513757

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513757&idx=5
  6th September 2024 - P25-0047 - ITT - Appendix 4 - Information Security Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513757&idx=6
  6th September 2024 - P25-0047 - ITT - Appendix 5 - Overview of SDI Support
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513757&idx=7
  6th September 2024 - SPD - Bidder 'Relevant Contract' Climate Change Plan Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513757&idx=1
  6th September 2024 - P25-0047 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513757&idx=2
  6th September 2024 - P25-0047 - ITT - Appendix 1 - Off-Payroll Working Rules Outcome
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513757&idx=3
  6th September 2024 - P25-0047 - ITT - Appendix 2 - Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP513757&idx=4
  6th September 2024 - P25-0047 - ITT - Appendix 3 - Monitoring Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513757
  US MarketBooster Programme - Consultancy Services - The main services being procured via this contract are to deliver customised, intensive, immersive wrap-around support to a cohort of 6 Scottish technology companies (up to 2 individuals per company) that will a) prepare them for the US market b) help them validate their product fit for the US market c) enable their sales effort and d) craft a US strategy and execution plan appropriate for US investor/board level meetings.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517406
  US MarketBooster Programme - Consultancy Services - The main services being procured via this contract are to deliver customised, intensive, immersive wrap-around support to a cohort of 6 Scottish technology companies (up to 2 individuals per company) that will a) prepare them for the US market b) help them validate their product fit for the US market c) enable their sales effort and d) craft a US strategy and execution plan appropriate for US investor/board level meetings.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777347
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

## Provenance

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