Life Sciences and Technology Pathfinder Accelerator 2021-2024

A Contract Award Notice
by HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

Source
OJEU
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
3 year (est.)
Value
£508K
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
21 Apr 2021
Delivery
To 28 Feb 2026 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Inverness

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

Description

This is contract award notice and as such the procurement process is complete. The purpose of this tender is to identify a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to work with HIE to deliver the Pathfinder Accelerator programme over the period of 2021-2024. It is expected that these services will be required from April 2021 for a period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the contract. The maximum 3 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 450 000 and GBP 555 000 (excluding VAT).

Total Quantity or Scope

The Pathfinder Accelerator is a business support programme focused on driving the growth of science, health and technology businesses. Using industry knowledge, the Pathfinder will help business teams to make the right decisions at the critical stages. Pathfinder participants will be recruited from the local business and social enterprise community, HIE’s network of innovative projects, from an active research and development base within the NHS and from academic partners. This project will enable an agile and sustainable Pathfinder programme to become an established and mainstream contributor to the stimulation of business growth in the Highland Council area.

Award Detail

1 Skillfluence (Glasgow)
  • Reference: fts001
  • Num offers: 4
  • Value: £507,965
  • Contractor is an SME.

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

Cyber security _
Knowledge and understanding 5.0
Delivery methodology — programme design and development 15.0
Delivery methodology — cohort delivery 20.0
Management and delivery team 20.0
Management methodology 15.0
Risks and challenges 5.0
PRICE 20.0

CPV Codes

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development 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. (SC Ref:648233)

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