P24-0005: Strategic Innovation and Place Acquisition Programme

The purpose of this ITT is for Scottish Enterprise to appoint a property consultant to (i) develop an appropriate search criteria and scoring methodology for property acquisitions that reflect current SE strategy, (ii) provide the necessary professional services to support property acquisitions in line with SE’s obligations for best value under the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM), (iii) represent SE in acquisition negotiations with vendors, (iv) liaise with SE’s professional and legal advisors to conclude acquisitions on satisfactory commercial terms. The services may also encompass providing advice on property appraisals, and associated commercial advice, where SE considers providing grant aid funding for existing landowners is an appropriate way to unlock sites for future development. It is anticipated that the contract will start in July 2023 and is anticipated to end in June 2025. SE will retain the option of two extension periods. The first extension period will be for a further 48-month period, the second extension period will be for a further 12-month period. The total estimated value of the contract over the total duration is estimated to be between GBP150,000 and an overall fee cap of GBP200,000 (excl VAT). Further details can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document. 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.