--- title: "Award of DIG: Financial Advisory Services for Connectivity" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784903" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784903" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784903.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784903.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-02-07" --- # Award of DIG: Financial Advisory Services for Connectivity Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784903 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784903) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784903.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for "Financial Advisory Services for Connectivity" as part of their Digital Infrastructure Programmes and Projects in Scotland. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically "Internet services" as per CPV classification 72400000. The procurement method used was direct, meaning the contract was awarded to a single supplier without competition. The tender period starts on 2nd June 2025 and ends on 2nd April 2028, with the awarded contractor being KPMG LLP, headquartered in London. The contract value is £500,000, and there is an option to extend the contract by one period of 12 months, potentially extending it to 5th February 2029. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in financial advisory services related to digital infrastructure. Businesses well-suited to compete for such opportunities would typically have a robust track record in delivering high-quality financial consulting services within the technology and connectivity sectors. Given the explicit nature of this contract, smaller firms or new entrants might face challenges due to the requirement for specialised expertise and the direct procurement method. However, firms with established reputations and capabilities in these areas would find this contract aligns well with expansion plans in the digital infrastructure services market. ## Notice Using the Crown Commercial Service RM6187 Framework, The Scottish Government has awarded a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Financial Advisory Services for Connectivity, In Relation to Digital Infrastructure Programmes And Projects In Scotland. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523476 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £500,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NHS LANARKSHIRE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS); THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 39 | | Supplier names | A M DUNBAR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR; ACCESS; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; BARNARDO'S; BROWNRIGGS; CARAT; CERTAS ENERGY; COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE; DFFC; DMA CANYON; DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS; ERIC BOYD FORESTRY; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY; FRANK NICOL FARM & GARDEN MACHINERY; GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION LTD T/A MORRISON CONSTRUCTION NORTH EAST; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; HYDRO GROUP; JML CONTRACTS; JOHN MCGEADY; KPMG; LIZZY WHITEHEAD CONSULTING; LORIEN RESOURCING; MODULAR WEST; NORTHERN LIGHT CONSULTING; PERTEMPS; PERTH AUTISM SUPPORT; QIAGEN; REVINSON FIRE; ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND; SOCOTEC; TCE ELECTRICAL; THE MEDIA SHOP SCOTLAND; VENESKY BROWN; WALK IN THE GATE LTD (TRADING AS THE GATE WORLDWIDE; WASHCO; WEIR FORESTRY; WILLIAM WAUGH & SONS (BUILDERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72400000 - Internet services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2025 at 13:12 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523476 ## Notice URLs - http://crownestatescotland.com/ - http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.highland.gov.uk - http://www.moray.gov.uk - http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/ - http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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