Research Appraisal Evaluation and Delivery Framework - Lot 1 Project Delivery & Support Framework

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Highlands and Islands Enterprise

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£880,000

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Business and management consultancy and related services
Business and management consultancy services
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Financial management consultancy services
Business analysis consultancy services
Project management consultancy services
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3 years ago

Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE AND AS SUCH THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS IS COMPLETE.
The Research, Appraisal, Evaluation and Delivery (RAED) Frameworks were procured in 3 Lots:
Lot 1 Strategic and Operational Planning/Delivery Support
Lot 2 Appraisal and Evaluation
Lot 3 Research
These Frameworks offer HIE staff an efficient, cost-effective, and streamlined approach for procuring external support and expertise to assist in the assessment and delivery of projects, to provide development support, and to provide robust and impartial research and evaluation evidence to support resource allocation and policy development.
This Notice relates to Lot 1.
See Scope of Requirements for full details.
The Frameworks commenced on 26th September 2022 and will be for an initial 3 year period to 25th September 2025, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework. HIE have the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term with the 4 year expiry date being 25th September 2026.

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