P24-0014 Business Response Framework

Tender description

This is a CONTRACT AWARD notice, original text read as follows: Scottish Enterprise is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide a range of due diligence on companies in difficulty and/or where significant job losses are anticipated, to inform decision making for Scottish Enterprise. We intend to appoint up to 4 suppliers to the Framework and each will be expected to deliver a full range of integrated professional services including accountancy/financial management, legal and tax advice, specialist technical expertise and other considerations including UK Subsidy Control. The Framework is expected to commence on 20 October 2023 with an end date of 19 October 2026. After this time Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the Framework for a further 12 month period. Pace is critical when responding to companies facing jobs at risk. The aim of the Framework is to establish a timely, efficient and effective mechanism to conduct a range of due diligence on companies to consider support and inform decision making. Due diligence assignments will encompass a wide range of activities including financial analysis, market information and risk assessment to inform the viability of companies facing challenges and assess the likelihood of successful turnaround.