Tenders

We are now using the new Scottish Government website, Public Contracts Scotland, to advertise all new contract opportunities.

As well as reading tender notices, you can also register your interest in any tender, and register your business as a supplier. Registration is free, allowing you to search for high and low value contracts, and receive regular email alerts of public sector opportunities.

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Current Scottish Enterprise tenders on the Public Contracts Scotland website

Tender notice on Public Contracts Scotland website: Sustaining The 7 Stanes Branded Product

Deadline: 13:00 19/09/2008

Scottish Enterprise (SE) in partnership with Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) wish to commission consultants to undertake robust research, option appraisal and development of a strategy which provides guidance to partners on the future delivery of the 7stanes brand beyond the current round of public and private investment to 2011. Also, and based on the agreed strategy, to identify the alternative external income streams available that, in turn, would help formulate a sustainable operating model for the 7stanes product across the south of Scotland.

Tender notice on Public Contracts Scotland website: Management & Delivery of South of Scotland Loan Scheme

Deadline: 13:00 02/10/2008

Seeking to procure consultancy services to deliver supply management and associated services in support of the Board of SEBSED Ltd in relation to the provision of the South of Scotland Loan Scheme. The successful consultant will be responsible for the management of legacy loans from a previous scheme and the existing portfolio of South of Scotland Loans.

Tender notice on Public Contracts Scotland website: Business and management consultancy and related services

Deadline: 03/10/2008

Scottish Enterprise wishes to appoint a number of contractors to support the ongoing delivery of the Life Sciences Business Advisory Service (LSBAS). This service provides specialist business advice and mentoring to Life Sciences companies and projects, to grow and strengthen the Life Scienc    es industry within Scotland and maximise its contribution to the Scottish economy.

Tender notice on Public Contracts Scotland website: Managed Security Service

Deadline: 12:00 09/10/2008

Managed Security Service.This is a four year contract with the option to extend for a further two one year periods (4+1+1).

Tender notice on Public Contracts Scotland website: Offshore Europe Conference

Deadline: 12:00 30/09/2008

Scottish Development International (SDI) invites expressions of interest from Exhibition contractors to design, construct and dismantle Scottish Pavilion at Offshore Europe 2009 (OE) held in Aberdeen, Scotland from 8th to 11th September 2009.With over 1,400 exhibitors, Offshore Europe showcases the leading service companies and operators from around the globe with the technology and solutions to optimise exploration and production excellence.Scottish Development International host a large busy Scottish Pavilion of 552sq.m., 3 island blocks, re-configured to 5 island blocks.We anticipate awarding this contract late December 2008 early January 2009.

Tender notice on Public Contracts Scotland website: Legal services

Deadline: 15/09/2008

Scottish Enterprise and Skills Development Scotland Co Ltd wish to set up a framework agreement for the provision of external legal services which would allow firms of solicitors with relevant skills and experience to provide legal work to supplement the work carried out by Scottish Enterprise's in-house legal team. The framework is scheduled to commence on 21.11.2008 and run for a period of 3 years until November 2011.

All Scottish Enterprise tenders on the Public Contracts Scotland website

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Skills Development Scotland security contract

Skills Development Scotland wishes to create a single supplier framework for the provision of security services to various locations throughout Scotland.

The supplier will operate from a framework to assist the organisation with delivery of its security service requirements.

The anticipated start date for the Framework is November 2008 for an initial period of two years, with Skills Development Scotland having the option to extend for a further 12 months after year 2 and 3 respectively.

If you wish to be considered for a short-list of tenderers for this commission please download the pre-qualification questionnaire and return two hard copies and one copy on CD rom to the address below no later than 13:00 hours on 18 September 2008 (PQQ deadline), quoting reference number P09-0129.

Download the pre-qualification questionnaire (Word, 189kb)

Further information

Ray Anne Donegan
Procurement Executive
Scottish Enterprise
5 Atlantic Quay
150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU

E-mail: ray.anne.donegan@scotent.co.uk
Tel no: 01786 452094

Framework Agreement For The Procurement Of External Legal Services (P09-0059)

Scottish Enterprise and Skills Development Scotland Co Ltd wish to set up a framework agreement for the provision of external legal services which would allow firms of solicitors with relevant skills and experience to provide legal work to supplement the work carried out by Scottish Enterprise’s in-house legal team.  The framework is scheduled to commence on 21 November 2008 and run for a period of three years until November 2011.  Scottish Enterprise and Skills Development Scotland Co Ltd will have the option of extending the framework for a further year until November 2012.

For the purposes of this framework agreement and any associated contracts Scottish Enterprise and Skills Development Scotland Co Ltd shall include their subsidiary and associated companies and public bodies sharing complementary training and economic development objectives (“SE”).

It is intended that the framework will cover the full range of services which may be required throughout its duration.  The core services for which there is likely to be ongoing requirement may include (but are not limited to) and are divided into the following two Lots.

Suppliers are free to bid for one for both Lots.  Suppliers should complete Part D of the pre-qualification questionnaire for each Lot clearly indicating to which Lot each Part D relates.

Lot 1 – Full Commercial

Lot 2 – General Litigation

SE reserves the right to look for alternative suppliers if they consider that specialist advice is required which cannot be provided by way of the successful candidates for whatever reason, where they consider there to be a lack of competition or for any reason they consider appropriate.

Please note services described in this notice are Part B Services and therefore only subject to the legal requirements applicable to such services.

It is envisaged that between five and ten suppliers will be taken forward to tender stage based on the submission of pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs).

PQQs can be requested by email from the following contact:

Gordon Hutton
Procurement Executive
Scottish Enterprise
Email: gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk

Completed PQQs should be returned in hard copy (x5) and on CD to the contact below, quoting reference number P09-0059, no later than 12 Noon on Monday, 15 September 2008.  PQQs received after this deadline can not be considered.

This commission has also been advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union by voluntary notice.   View the full Notice at Tenders Electronic Daily website (reference number: 2008-089272)

Timeshare for Resort Development in Scotland

Scottish Development International (SDI) is currently seeking expressions of interest to produce for SDI clients a comprehensive guide on timeshare development and deliver follow up client workshops. This programme of support will equip tourism businesses with aspirations for growth with the necessary technical information and knowledge so that they can determine whether investment in timeshare/fractional ownership models will be a useful tool for their business development needs and growth aspirations.

The programme should provide an independent analysis of current timeshare ownership business models relevant for potential development in the Scottish market.

It is expected the guide and workshop programme should include salient points of the timeshare industry, including as a minimum:
  • Overview of the variations of timeshare ownership product
  • Resort structures pertinent to Scotland
  • Case studies relevant to the Scottish offering
  • Planning/legislation pertinent to Scotland
  • Funding/financial returns
  • Sales and marketing
  • Financial returns
  • Key industry players and roles in timeshare/vacation ownership development
This guide will be a document owned by SDI, which will be distributed to clients as an impartial guide to the industry and potential opportunities.

We would envisage a series of follow on workshops to be delivered to a SDI client base as determined by the research outputs.

The anticipated start date of the contract is October 2008 with an anticipated end date of February 2009. The workshops to launch the guide will be expected to follow in April 2009.

If you wish to be considered for a short-list of tenderers for this commission please submit the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire in hard copy (x3) along with one copy on CD Rom to the address below OR email to margaret.riddell@scotent.co.uk, no later than 12:00 noon on Monday 08 September 2008 quoting reference number P09-0108.

word icon Download the Timeshare for Resort Development Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (Word, 43kb)

Margaret Riddell
Procurement Executive
Scottish Enterprise
150 Broomielaw
Atlantic Quay
Glasgow
G2 8LU
Email: margaret.riddell@scotent.co.uk