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Published 30 Mar 2022, 16:09 BST

Official UK procurement notice

High Growth Ventures Specialist Business Support Framework

Official notice

Authority: Scottish Enterprise

Framework agreement5 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,875,000total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 5 May 2022awarded 21 Jun 2022
Lots 5see the lot list below

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint multiple suppliers to a 5-lot framework, each lot may have up to 5 suppliers, to deliver entrepreneurial specialist business support to Scottish Enterprise’s High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies.

The framework is expected to be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

CPV: Business and management consultancy and related services · Business and management consultancy services · General management consultancy services · Systems and technical consultancy services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 25 suppliers · 9 bids on the busiest of 5 lots (0.4 per place) · 6 appointed

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · no lot values published · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1LeadershipAwardedRenewal

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE’s High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups).

For Lot 1 providers will be expected to demonstrate experience of supporting early-stage founder/CEOs, of leading or significantly influencing a new or growing business at Board level, and/or be able to demonstrate experience of leading an innovative enterprise trading internationally.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 if required.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Investment and Corporate GovernanceAwardedRenewal

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE’s High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups).

For Lot 2 intense 1:1 support is required in those early stages to enable companies to prepare for investment and attract the right investors at the right time. Providers must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of helping early-stage companies raise significant investment, and of working at Board level with these types of start-ups.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The framework will be for an initial 24 months duration with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Innovation and CommercialisationAwardedRenewal

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE’s High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups).

For Lot 3 providers will be expected to demonstrate experience of helping early stage companies map, plan and commercialise their product/service development, and have a track record of being involved in similar high growth innovation driven enterprises in appropriate sectors.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months if requiredVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Data OpportunitiesAwardedRenewal

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE’s High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups).

For Lot 4 suppliers must have an in-depth knowledge and experience of working with businesses to explore and develop data-driven insights and commercial opportunities.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Executive Education ProgrammeAwardedRenewal

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE’s High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups).

For Lot 5 providers must have experience of coaching/mentoring/educating early-stage, high growth ventures both at individual and cohort level.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months if required.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability

    The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland module.

  • Economic & financial standing

    The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland module.

  • Technical & professional ability

    The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland module.

Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 3 points.
  • “High Growth Ventures Specialist Business Support Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 25 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
30 Mar 2022, 16:09 BST
Last source update
3 Aug 2022, 16:31 BST
Award evaluation window
5 May 2022 – …
Authority reference
P22-0124
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-021331
Classification (CPV)
Business and management consultancy and related servicesBusiness and management consultancy servicesGeneral management consultancy servicesSystems and technical consultancy services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03282d Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

In the first instance, contact the Head of Facilities Management and Procurement at Scottish Enterprise, with any concerns or enquiries. Email: 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.

Publisher note: 03/08/2022 - THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE SPD Statement for 2A.17 – Form of Participation (Notably as part of a group, consortium, joint venture or similar). Any contract will be entered into with the nominated lead organisation and all members of the consortium, who will in these circumstances each be required to execute said contract together with all ancillary documentation, evidencing their joint and several liability in respect of the obligations and liabilities of the contract. It will be for members of the consortium to sort out their respective duties and liabilities amongst each other. For administrative purposes, any associated documentation will be sent to the nominated lead organisation. SPD Statement for 2C.1 - Where the main bidder relies on the capacities of other entities in order to meet the selection criteria, the bidder must provide a separate SPD response setting out the information required under SPD (Scotland): Part II (sections A and B); Part III exclusion grounds; the relevant part of Section IV selection criteria; and Part V (if applicable) for each of the entities concerned. SPD Statement for 2D.1.2 – If the bidder proposes to subcontract any part(s) of the service and those sub-contractors are not relied upon, they should arrange for a separate SPD response from each potential subcontractor. The subcontractors must complete the relevant parts of the SPD (Scotland) (Sections A and B of Part II and Part III only) to self- declare whether there are grounds for their exclusion. This may be requested at the selection stage or prior to the subcontractor commencing work on the contract. (SC Ref:700897)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Appointment period ends
5 May 2022, 11:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
5 May 2022, 11:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

5 May 2022 → 3 Aug 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    5 May 2022, 11:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    5 May 2022, 11:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    3 Aug 2022, 16:31 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    3 Aug 2022, 16:31 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 6admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 98 from SMEs · busiest of 5 lots
Contracts signed 5latest 21 Jun 2022

5 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Leadership

    Signed
    21 Jun 2022
    Value
    £375,000
    Status
    active
  • Investment and Corporate Governance

    Signed
    21 Jun 2022
    Value
    £468,750
    Status
    active
  • Innovation and Commercialisation

    Signed
    21 Jun 2022
    Value
    £656,250
    Status
    active
  • Data Opportunities

    Signed
    21 Jun 2022
    Value
    £281,250
    Status
    active
  • Executive Education Programme

    Signed
    21 Jun 2022
    Value
    £93,750
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Leadership8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad7——
2 · Investment and Corporate Governance8bids · 8 electronic · 8 from abroad7——
3 · Innovation and Commercialisation9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad8——
4 · Data Opportunities5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad4——
5 · Executive Education Programme6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad5——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Scottish Enterprise

Contracting authorityRegional or local agency/officeEconomic affairs Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 6HQContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body GlasgowContact phone
  • Scottish GovernmentMediation bodyReview contact point GlasgowContact email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

6 commercial parties on the notice
  • (GW Partners LTD t/a) MettaFramework contractor 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, UK, EC2A 4NEContact phone
  • Bellrock TechnologyFramework contractor Centrum Building, 38 Queen Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 3DXContact phone
  • Effini LimitedFramework contractor 94 Findhorn Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2NZContact phone
  • Entrepreneur Business School LtdFramework contractor 6th Floor, Gordon Chambers, 90 Mitchell Street, GLASGOW, Scotland, G1 3NQContact phone
  • High Growth Start-Up Specialists LtdFramework contractor The Coach House, Ramoyle, Dunblane, Scotland, FK15 0BEContact phone
  • Oxentia LtdFramework contractor Willow Court, , 7 West Way, Oxford, Oxford, UK, OX2 0JBContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.