Highlands and Islands Enterprise
FTS047 Pathways to Start - Lot 1 Argyll and Bute
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THIS IS THE CONTRACT NOTICE FOR LOT 1 ARGYLL and BUTE.
HIE is looking to procure a supplier to deliver a programme to support underrepresented groups in entrepreneurship.
The programme will inspire participants to increase their ambition, confidence and capability to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and enter pathways for starting a business through a programme of entrepreneurial training and mentoring tailored towards underrepresented groups/individuals specific learning needs.
HIE’s current requirements are divided into two geographical Lots: - Lot 1: Argyll and Bute, covering HIE areas only - Lot 2: Moray Note, Lot 1 covers Argyll and Bute geographical area i.e. excluding Arran, Cumbrae, and Helensburgh and Lomond.
There are two separate contract notices: bidders who are interested in bidding for the other contract can do so by locating the respective PCS notices, which were all published on the same date with ‘Pathways to Start’ in the contract description.
The services will be required from 20 October 2025 until 31 March 2026, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract.
The delivery of the services, submission of all invoices and completion of all reports must be complete by 20 March 2026.
The budget available to deliver this service is between GBP187,500 and GBP220,000 (excluding VAT) PER LOT.
The budget includes all costs related to delivering the services are not limited to, venue hire, catering, training materials/tools, fees, day rates and include provision for recovery of any other expenses, including but not limited to, travel and subsistence – all costs to be included in the Pricing Schedule.
The contract value stated in the Contract Notice is GBP240,000 (ex VAT) per lot.
This includes GBP20,000 contingency per lot which may be used e.g. if more than 45 participants could be recruited for the lot.
What the notice asks for
The delivery of the services, submission
The delivery of the services, submission of all invoices and completion of all reports must be complete by 20 March 2026.
The budget available to deliver this service
The budget available to deliver this service is between GBP187,500 and GBP220,000 (excluding VAT) PER LOT.
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- ocds-h6vhtk-058131
- Stage
- tender · Open
- Source
- Find a Tender
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- 045970-2025
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