Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Enterprise
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1414686024
E-mail: joanne.napier@scotent.co.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00398
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Immigration and Visa Support Framework
Reference number: P21-0006
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
SE is seeking to put in place a framework which comprises of two single supplier lots:
Lot 1: Immigration and Visa Support services for Talent Scotland.
Lot 2: Immigration Services for SE staff.
It is anticipated that the framework will commence 1st August for an initial period of 20 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
The value of the is expected to be in the region of 430 000.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
430 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Immigration and Visa Support Services to TalentScotland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79111000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: We are looking to appoint a single supplier to a framework to provide immigration and Visa support services to TalentScotland. This covers a wide range of support ranging from advising TalentScotland on visa and immigration matters. Ensuring up to date content for the TalentScotand website is available, one to one and one to many support and information sessions to employers and inward investors, these include webinars and workshops in various formats.
It is anticipated that the framework will start 1 August 2020 for 20 months initially with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As outlined in ITT
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Methodology 25 %
Understanding of TalentScotland and associated objectives and risks 25%
Case studies 10 %
Project team structure including roles and responsibilities 10 %
Innovation including added value and partnership working 10 %
Communication and engagement skills to be assessed through presentation stage 5 %
Business continuity/disaster recovery/cyber security 5 %.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Immigration Services to Scottish Enterprise
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79111000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: We are looking to appoint a single supplier to a framework to provide immigration support to Scottish Enterprise.
Where members of the SE staff are being relocated to overseas location we require a provider to provide immigration advice to SE, fully manage the process of applying for visas and work permits etc and provide other associated services.
It is anticipated that the framework will start 1 August 2020 for 20 months initially with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: As outlined in ITT
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Methodology 35%
Case studies 25 %
Project team structure (key team personnel) 25 %
Business continuity/disaster recovery/cyber security 10 %
Fair work practices 5 %.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2020/S 094-225727
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Immigration and Visa Support Services to TalentScotland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/07/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brodies
15 Atholl Crescent
Edinburgh
EH3 8HA
UK
Telephone: +44 1316560064
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 350 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Immigration Services to Scottish Enterprise
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/08/2020
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smith Stone Walters
Hanover Place, 8 Ravensbourne Road
Bromley
BR1 1HP
UK
Telephone: +44 2084616660
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 80 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Where the bidder relies on sub-contractors then the relevant sections of the ESPD should be completed for each sub-contracting organisation.
(SC Ref:628728)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Clerks Office, PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
Telephone: +44 1414298888
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Scottish Procurement
5 Atlantic Quay
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Telephone: +44 1412425466
E-mail: SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
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
Scottish Procurement
5 Atlantic Quay
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Telephone: +44 1412425466
E-mail: SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/08/2020