Scottish Enterprise Preparing to Export Programme Framework
SE and HIE are seeking to appoint a single supplier to a joint Framework Agreement to deliver their Preparing to Export Programme to businesses across Scotland.
United Kingdom-Glasgow: Business and management consultancy and related services
2018/S 221-505982
Contract notice
Services
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name and addresses
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
United Kingdom
Contact person: Gordon Hutton
Telephone: +44 1412482700
E-mail: gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk
Fax: +44 1412481600
NUTS code: UKM82
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00398
I.2)Information about joint procurement
I.3)Communication
I.4)Type of the contracting authority
I.5)Main activity
Section II: Object
II.1.1)Title:
Preparing to Export Programme Framework
II.1.2)Main CPV code
II.1.3)Type of contract
II.1.4)Short description:
SE and HIE are seeking to appoint a single supplier to a joint Framework Agreement to deliver their Preparing to Export Programmed (PTE) to businesses across Scotland. PTE consists of workshops covering a range of defined topics delivered at Introductory and Advanced levels intended to increase the export capability of participants new to exporting or seeking to significantly grow their capacity in international trade. PTE will consist of core modules capable of being customised for specific sectors and markets. This agreement will be in place from April 2019 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.1.5)Estimated total value
II.1.6)Information about lots
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
Scottish Enterprise (SE) is the Scottish Government’s Economic Development Agency covering Lowland Scotland. Its’ prime aims are
— helping Scotland become more globally competitive,
— supporting companies that will drive the economy forward by creating more and better jobs,
— working with sectors where Scotland has advantages that can be exploited within the global marketplace, and
— building a world class business environment which supports growth and attracts investment.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is the Scottish Government’s economic and community development agency which shares the same aims as SE and provides services for a geographically and economically diverse region which covers more than half of Scotland. Scottish Development International (SDI) is the international arm of Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the Scottish Government (SG) providing services to support international trade and inward investment for the whole of Scotland.
SE and HIE are seeking to appoint a single supplier to a joint Framework Agreement to deliver their Preparing to Export Programmed (PTE) to businesses across Scotland. PTE consists of workshops covering a range of defined topics delivered at introductory and advanced levels intended to increase the export capability of participants new to exporting or seeking to significantly grow their capacity in international trade. PTE will consist of core modules capable of being customised for specific sectors and markets. This agreement will be in place from April 2019 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months.
The Framework Agreement will be let on a call-off basis. All suppliers must be able to deliver across the entire SE/HIE geographical area. Scottish Enterprise (SE) and Highlands and Islands (HIE) will retain the Intellectual property for the overall design of the programme.
In the HIE geographic area, Preparing to Export Programmed (PTE) will be part-funded by European Funding. As such successful bidders will be required to use European Funding compliant documentation and processes. All suppliers will be expected to gather and provide information in a timely manner during delivery of the programme to enable funding claims to be processed.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The proposed Framework Agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further 1 year.
Period.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
The proposed Framework Agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further 1 year.
Period.
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
International Highlands & Islands
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1.1)Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
See Invitation to Tender for full details.
III.1.2)Economic and financial standing
See Invitation to Tender for full details.
III.1.3)Technical and professional ability
See Invitation to Tender for full details.
III.2.2)Contract performance conditions:
See Invitation to Tender for full details.
III.2.3)Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:
IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tenders
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
VI.2)Information about electronic workflows
VI.3)Additional information:
Dates and other information contained in this notice are communicated as being indicative only and may be subject to change.
The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any offer.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to accept part of one or more offers.
The Contracting Authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in or tendering for this contract.
Compliance with all relevant legislation is required during the tendering process and the terms of any resulting contract.
Bidders may be required to attend for interview.
Any contract awarded will be subject to the law of Scotland.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to source the services through existing framework agreements.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to assign all or part of any contracts resulting from this process.
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VI.4.1)Review body
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1412482700
Fax: +44 1412481600Internet address: http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
VI.4.2)Body responsible for mediation procedures
Procurement and Commercial Division, 7th Floor, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1412425466
E-mail: SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.ukInternet address: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
VI.4.3)Review procedure
In the first instance, contact the Senior Director of Facilities Management and Procurement at Scottish Enterprise, with any concerns or enquiries. Email: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (SSI 2012/88) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
VI.4.4)Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Procurement and Commercial Division, 7th Floor, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1412425466
E-mail: SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.ukInternet address: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice: