Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St
Glasgow
G2 8EA
Telephone
+44 1412420133
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Procurement of Commercial Advisors – Rapid Response Unit – Framework Agreement.
The RRU has been created to tackle a wide range of economic challenges as a result of Covid-19 and Brexit to enhance SG’s support for business resilience. Specifically, in some instances, the RRU will lead on providing assistance to businesses in distress with the support from agencies and partners. As such, the RRU will require the services of commercial advisors at short notice (within 24 hours) to instruct them to look into a company’s financial position and advise as to the available options for the RRU to intervene.
The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Currently the Scottish Government contract with a number of suppliers to deliver similar type services. It is anticipated that there will be a relatively high interest in joining this framework agreement. The framework agreement will consist of a maximum of four (4) suppliers, with call-offs conducted in a “round robin” manner, in order to allow each of the four suppliers equal access to opportunities as they arise.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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: 2021/S 000-012122
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
N/a
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Question Scoring Methodology for Award Criteria outlined in invitation to tender:
0 — Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.
1 — Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains
insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.
2- Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.
3 — Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details
on how the requirements will be fulfilled.
4 — Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full.
(SC Ref:699825)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Clerks Office
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom