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FTS051 Research, Appraisal, Delivery and Support Framework - Lot 1 Support, Appraisal and Delivery

Highlands and Islands Enterprise · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 02:21.

Opportunity overview

The Research, Appraisal, Delivery and Support (RADS) Framework is divided into two lots: -Lot 1 Support, Appraisal and Delivery -Lot 2 Research This notice relates solely to Lot 1 of the two-lot framework procurement. Separate Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) notices have been published for each Lot, each with the description ‘FTS051 Research, Appraisal, Delivery and Support Framework’. The estimated value of Lot 1 is GBP 1,820,000. The total estimated value of the framework across Lots 1 and 2 is GBP 3,200,000, which is the value stated in this notice. Suppliers may tender for, and be appointed to, one or both Lots. Lot 1 covers strategic and operational planning support, benefits realisation, business case development, impact assessments, options appraisal, feasibility studies, reviews, evaluations, socio-economic analysis and performance measurement.

Classification

  • CPV79400000 — Business and management consultancy and related services
  • CPV71241000 — Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
  • CPV71620000 — Analysis services
  • CPV72221000 — Business analysis consultancy services
  • CPV72224000 — Project management consultancy services
  • CPV72316000 — Data analysis services
  • CPV79310000 — Market research services
  • CPV79311410 — Economic impact assessment
  • CPV79313000 — Performance review services
  • CPV79314000 — Feasibility study
  • CPV79410000 — Business and management consultancy services
  • CPV79411100 — Business development consultancy services
  • CPV79412000 — Financial management consultancy services

Lots

  • The framework will be let from November 2026 for a period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a further period or periods together no exceeding 1 year. Although HIE will be the primary user, the Framework (both lots) will also be available for use by South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), Wave Energy Scotland Limited (WES), HIE Orkney, HIE Ventures Ltd (HIEVL), Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL), as well as any other Contracting Authority wholly or partly under the control of, or funded by HIE, at any point during the term of this Framework (subject to case-by-case approval by HIE). Each Framework User listed above will enter into a direct contract with the Framework Suppliers on the same terms and conditions as those applying between HIE and the Framework Suppliers. The Framework will be non-exclusive, Framework Users reserve the right, in certain circumstances, to procure services out with the Framework, where required. Additional 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.£3.2m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
FTS 051
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 , may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Minimum
Minimum level(s) of standards required: 4B.5 It is a requirement of this Framework that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded Framework, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance = GBP 5M for each and every claim Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = GBP 5M for each and every claim - see http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf for more information Public Liability Insurance = GBP 1M for each and every claim 4B.6 (not scored) HIE as a public body must comply with HMRC IR35 provisions. Therefore, where you are bidding as a personal service company (PSC) or will be using a personal service company to provide services under the Framework please identify these PSC (s) in your response to 4B.6.

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Refer to Appendix A Scope of Requirements.
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
8

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
20 Aug 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Expected award period

Starts
20 Aug 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
20 Aug 2026, 12:00

Recurrence

Description
HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
The framework will be let from November 2026 for a period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a further period or periods together no exceeding 1 year. Although HIE will be the primary user, the Framework (both lots) will also be available for use by South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), Wave Energy Scotland Limited (WES), HIE Orkney, HIE Ventures Ltd (HIEVL), Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL), as well as any other Contracting Authority wholly or partly under the control of, or funded by HIE, at any point during the term of this Framework (subject to case-by-case approval by HIE). Each Framework User listed above will enter into a direct contract with the Framework Suppliers on the same terms and conditions as those applying between HIE and the Framework Suppliers. The Framework will be non-exclusive, Framework Users reserve the right, in certain circumstances, to procure services out with the Framework, where required. Additional 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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
1. Prompt Payment Standard Clause
Type
quality
Description
pass/fail
Criterion 2
Name
2. Cyber Security
Type
quality
Description
pass/fail
Criterion 3
Name
3. Payment of the Real Living Wage
Type
quality
Description
pass/fail
Criterion 4
Name
4. Community Benefits
Type
quality
Description
pass/fail
Criterion 5
Name
5. Delivery Methodology - Strategy, Operational Planning, Benefits Realisation and Measurement
Type
quality
Description
9%
Criterion 6
Name
6. Delivery Methodology - Business Case Development, Options Appraisal, Feasibility Studies and Impact Assessments
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 7
Name
7. Delivery Methodology - Review and Evaluation
Type
quality
Description
7%
Criterion 8
Name
8. Delivery Methodology - Wider Socio-Economic Analysis
Type
quality
Description
4%
Criterion 9
Name
9. Management and Delivery Team
Type
quality
Description
18%
Criterion 10
Name
10 Management Methodology
Type
quality
Description
7%
Criterion 11
Name
11. Fair Work Practices
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 12
Type
price
Description
40%

Value

Amount
3,200,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Renewal

Description
It is anticipated that the framework will be let from November 2026 for a period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a further period or periods together no exceeding 1 year

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Options

Description
HIE reserves the right, on giving reasonable written notice from time to time, to require changes to the Services under the Framework Agreement, including the removal of Services, the addition of new Services, increases or decreases to the Services, or changes to the order in which the Services are to be performed or the locations where the Services are to be provided. HIE shall not require any such change other than where it is permitted by Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Framework Users may also modify their own call-off contracts where permitted by Regulation 72 and in accordance with the terms of the relevant call-off contract. The Framework Agreement and/or call-off contracts may be modified where permitted by Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and in accordance with the terms of the relevant agreement or contract. Such modifications may include, but are not limited to the following circumstances: -Changes to budget availability. -Where a Framework User brings the services in-house (fully or partially) such that the services are no longer required or reduced services are required. -Reduction or removal of services are required for example where services are no longer required due to changes in organisational strategy or priorities -Cancellation or pausing of a call-off contract due to changes in project status. -The addition of similar services, for example due to increased demand, where significant inconvenience and/or substantial duplication of costs to the Framework User can be avoided. -Increases to the volume of the services required. -Change in legislative requirements resulting in increased, reduced or amended services. -Where demand under one Lot is lower than anticipated and requirements are instead commissioned under the other Lot, subject always to the overall maximum Framework value not being exceeded.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79410000
Description
Business and management consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79411100
Description
Business development consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79412000
Description
Financial management consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
72221000
Description
Business analysis consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
72224000
Description
Project management consultancy services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
79313000
Description
Performance review services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
71241000
Description
Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
79314000
Description
Feasibility study
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311410
Description
Economic impact assessment
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
71620000
Description
Analysis services
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
72316000
Description
Data analysis services
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
79310000
Description
Market research services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM6
Entry 2
Region
UKM9

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Id
GB-FTS-1479

Identifier

Legal Name
Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Address

Street Address
An Lòchran, 10 Inverness Campus
Locality
Inverness
Region
UKM6
Postal Code
IV2 5NA
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1463245245

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AGENCY
Description
Regional or local agency/office
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
04
Description
Economic affairs
Organisation 2
Name
South of Scotland Enterprise
Id
GB-FTS-169805

Identifier

Legal Name
South of Scotland Enterprise

Address

Street Address
Carmont House, The Crichton, Bankend Road
Locality
Dumfries
Region
UK
Postal Code
DG1 4TA
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 3
Name
Wave Energy Scotland Limited
Id
GB-FTS-6933

Identifier

Legal Name
Wave Energy Scotland Limited

Address

Street Address
An Lòchran, 10 Inverness Campus
Locality
Inverness
Region
UKM
Postal Code
IV2 5NA
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1463245245

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 4
Name
Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-65703

Identifier

Legal Name
Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd

Address

Street Address
Cairngorm Mountain, Cairngorm Ski Area
Locality
Aviemore
Region
UKM62
Postal Code
PH22 1RB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1463245245

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 5
Name
HIE Ventures Ltd.
Id
GB-FTS-169806

Identifier

Legal Name
HIE Ventures Ltd.

Address

Street Address
Ord House Cradlehall Business Park,Caulfield Road North
Locality
Inverness
Region
UKM
Postal Code
IV2 5GH
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 463713755

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 6
Name
HIE Orkney
Id
GB-FTS-184655

Identifier

Legal Name
HIE Orkney

Address

Street Address
An Lochran, 10 Inverness Campus
Locality
Inverness
Region
UKM
Postal Code
IV2 5NA
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1463245245

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 7
Name
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Id
GB-FTS-1262

Identifier

Legal Name
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Address

Street Address
The Inverness Justice Centre, Longman Road
Locality
Inverness
Postal Code
IV1 1AH
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1463230782

Roles

reviewBody

Details

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Inverness · UKM6 · IV2 5NA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM6
  • Delivery location · UKM9

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 065765-2026tender ·