Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Enterprise
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
Contact
Joanne Napier
Telephone
+44 1414686024
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00398
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
High Growth Ventures Specialist Business Support Framework
Reference number
P22-0124
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,875,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Leadership
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Team Structure, Business and Sectoral Knowledge / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Investment Networks / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value and Innovation / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Information Security / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 if required.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Investment and Corporate Governance
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Team Structure, Business and Sectoral Knowledge / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Investment Networks / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value and Innovation / Weighting: 14
Quality criterion - Name: Information Security / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The framework will be for an initial 24 months duration with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Innovation and Commercialisation
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Team Structure, Business and Sectoral Knowledge / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Investment Networks / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value and Innovation / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Information Security / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months if required
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Data Opportunities
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Team Structure, Business and Sectoral Knowledge / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Investment Networks / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value and Innovation / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Information Security / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Executive Education Programme
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project Team Structure, Business and Sectoral Knowledge / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Investment Networks / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Added Value and Innovation / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Information Security / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months if required.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland module.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland module.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland module.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 25
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2018/S 057-126102
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 May 2022
Local time
11:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
5 May 2022
Local time
11:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
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.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=685350.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.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
Telephone
+44 1414298888
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomiela
Glasgow
G2 8LU
SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1412425466
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
six.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.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomiela
Glasgow
G2 8LU
SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1412425466
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries