Business and management consultancy and related services

Tender description

The purpose of this tender is to identify a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to work with HIE to deliver the Pathfinder Accelerator programme over the period of 2021-2024. It is expected that these services will be required from April 2021 for a period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the contract. The maximum 3-year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 450 000 and GBP 555 000 (excluding VAT). The Pathfinder Accelerator is a business support programme focused on driving the growth of science, health and technology businesses. Using industry knowledge, the Pathfinder will help business teams to make the right decisions at the critical stages. Pathfinder participants will be recruited from the local business and social enterprise community, HIE’s network of innovative projects, from an active research and development base within the NHS and from academic partners. This project will enable an agile and sustainable Pathfinder programme to become an established and mainstream contributor to the stimulation of business growth in the Highland Council area.