---
title: "Contract for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788397"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SRUC"
published: "2025-04-15"
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# Contract for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services

Buyer: SRUC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788397

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## Summary

SRUC has completed the procurement process for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services, awarding the contract on 15 April 2025 to GORSE Services Limited. This contract falls under the Higher Education, Further Education, Research, and Consultancy industry category and covers SRUC Barony Campus, Dumfries, Scotland (UKM92). The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded as part of an ongoing programme aimed at supporting delivery and impact evaluation, with key activities spanning seven days per month under the direction of the Digital Dairy Chain Programme Director.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in higher education, research, and digital transformation. Businesses with expertise in project delivery and impact evaluation, particularly in the dairy industry, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded contract is valued at £54,600, reinforcing the potential for substantial revenue generation and industry reputation strengthening. SMEs providing consultancy services that meet stringent insurance requirements and possess a robust track record in the sector will find this tender especially advantageous.

## Notice

Working under the direction of the Digital Dairy Chain (DCC) Programme Director, SRUC seeks external project expertise, averaging seven days per month, to support the delivery and impact evaluation of the on-going DDC programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see full description of requirement in the attached invitation to tender document.. In their SPD response, Tenderers are required to disclose 1. their ("general") yearly turnover for the previous three financial years; 2. that their insurance cover meets the following levels: Employer's Compulsory Liability Insurance (GBP 10 million) Professional Indemnity Insurance (GBP 5 million) Public Liability Insurance (GBP 10 million)

Renewal: One extension of 12 months by mutual agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528393 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SRUC |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 3JG |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GORSE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528393
- 21 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522217

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522217&idx=2
  23rd January 2025 - SRUC 35465 Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522217&idx=1
  21st January 2025 - SRUC 35465 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522217
  Contract for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services - Working under the direction of the Digital Dairy Chain (DCC) Programme Director, SRUC seeks external project expertise, averaging seven days per month, to support the delivery and impact evaluation of the on-going DDC programme.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528393
  Contract for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services - Working under the direction of the Digital Dairy Chain (DCC) Programme Director, SRUC seeks external project expertise, averaging seven days per month, to support the delivery and impact evaluation of the on-going DDC programme.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788397

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