Specialist Advice Framework Agreement

Concepts

• inverness
• management consultancy
• specialist advice framework agreement
• delivery of advice
• subsequent delivery of specialist advice
• advice services
• specialist advisors
• costs of the subsequent delivery of the specialist advice
• overall 3-year framework value
• advice

Location

Inverness

Description

This is contract award notice and as such the procurement process is complete. HIE requires a supply partner to identify, procure and manage specialist advisors capable of delivering advice to our clients on a case by case basis. For clarity, the framework will not be for the delivery of advice. The delivery of advice will be provided by advisors directly to clients. However, it is recognised that some organisations may be able to undertake both elements. Delivery of advice will therefore be via a separate arrangement between the client and an advisor. It is expected that advice services will be required from 1 April 2021 for an initial period of 3 years with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the initial term. The total 3-year budget currently available for this framework and for the subsequent delivery of specialist advice is GBP 2.9 million (excluding VAT). However, for the avoidance of doubt, the overall 3-year framework value is maximum GBP 900 000 (ex VAT) which relates only to the services being delivered under the framework — the costs of the subsequent delivery of the specialist advice (whether by the Supply Partner directly, or by a third party advisor) will be paid for by HIE clients so are not included in the framework value.

Total Quantity or Scope

The key objectives of the framework are as follows: 1) Establish and maintain a pool or data base of competent, quality assured advisors; 2) Delivery of high quality ‘one to one’ advice; 3) Delivery of high quality ‘one to many’ advice4; 4) Delivery of high-quality programmes; 5) Improve and develop specialist advice delivery in the HIE area such that the use of existing sources is maximised, and duplication of effort is avoided; 6) Identify where added value can be achieved through management role; 7) Management and Administration of service. Full details can be found in the ITT.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

HIE may require the supplier to provide additional services. Any such modification shall be in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
• 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
• 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
• 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
• 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The figure provided in II.1.7) and V.2.4) is an estimated 4-year total value, based on the indicative number of assignments and days per annum identified within the scope and only relates to the services being delivered under the framework (advice management). This framework will be non-exclusive i.e. HIE reserves the right, in certain circumstances, to procure out with the framework as and when required. The framework will also be available for call-off by any current or future HIE subsidiary organisation, associated company, joint venture or similar, subject to a case-by-case prior approval by HIE. (SC Ref:640345).