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: gordon.hutton@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.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
eExport & Trade Tech Programme Framework
Reference number: P25-0034
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80510000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Scottish Enterprise wish to put in place a contract with a single supplier to deliver the requirements of P25-0034 eExport & Trade Tech Programme Framework. The programme is aimed at assisting ambitious companies to build their capability and significantly developing their strategic approach to international eCommerce and related sales revenues. We would anticipate a step-change in the companies performance of those participating in the programme in terms of their ability to trade globally via eCommerce and new developments in Trade Tech
Contract anticipated to commence in November 2024 for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months. The total value of the Framework Agreement for the full 48-month period has an estimated value between GBP450,000 and GBP600,000 excluding VAT. Scottish Enterprise is seeking proposals for a programme that will contribute to the increase of awareness and build capability enabling companies to sell more Globally via latest developments in eCommerce and Trade Tech.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
600 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Enterprise wish to put in place a contract with a single supplier to deliver the requirements of P25-0034 eExport & Trade Tech Programme Framework. The programme is aimed at assisting ambitious companies to build their capability and significantly developing their strategic approach to international eCommerce and related sales revenues. We would anticipate a step-change in the companies performance of those participating in the programme in terms of their ability to trade globally via eCommerce and new developments in Trade Tech
Contract anticipated to commence in November 2024 for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months. The total value of the Framework Agreement for the full 48-month period has an estimated value between GBP450,000 and GBP600,000 excluding VAT. Scottish Enterprise is seeking proposals for a programme that will contribute to the increase of awareness and build capability enabling companies to sell more Globally via latest developments in eCommerce and Trade Tech.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ 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
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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-030633
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: P25-0034
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/11/2024
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: 1
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
Elevator
Thainstone Business Centre, Thainstone
Inverurie
AB51 5TB
UK
Telephone: +44 7775868583
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a relevant climate change contract, bidders are required to complete and return the attached Climate Change Plan template.
(SC Ref:784203)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Clerk’s 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 Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
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 Head 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 2015, may bring proceedings that will be started in the High Court.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
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
26/11/2024