Notice Information
Notice Title
Lanarkshire Business Gateway - Business Support and Expert Help Services
Notice Description
North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council, have secured an extension to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for the provision of business support available to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lanarkshire. The funding will be utilised to provide a programme of Business Support and Expert Help Services which augment services provided through the Councils core Business Gateway contract. To enable sufficient service provision, the Councils wish to initiate a Framework Agreement consisting of 11 Lots as detailed below: -Lot 1 - Business Financial Management -Lot 2 - Business Strategy and Business Resilience -Lot 3 - Human Resources, Leadership and Skills -Lot 4 - Procurement -Lot 5 - Marketing and Digital Marketing -Lot 6 - Digital Development -Lot 7 - Internationalisation -Lot 8 - Business Innovation -Lot 9 - Legal Support -Lot 10 - Research, Development and Design -Lot 11 - Low Carbon Support The main purpose of the framework agreement is to support Lanarkshire businesses to grow; thus providing employment opportunities, growth in key sectors and inclusive growth. This will be achieved by providing support to businesses on specific topics which will help their understanding, skills and capabilities; highlight potential areas for improvement; signposting service users to further support that helps and agree an action plan with some identified next steps to implement to help the business meet their objectives.
Lot Information
Business Financial Management
The Business Financial Management Lot will provide support across a range of areas focussed on the efficient and effective management of business funds. Support will help to equip businesses with the financial skills and knowledge to meet their objectives. Examples of some topics that are offered under Business Financial Management are: -Support on how to plan, organise direct and control financial activities; -Financial Readiness; -Preparing for Investment; -Alternative Finance Options (e.g. Equity Investment); -Debt Management; -Company Valuation; and -Taxation including R&D Tax Credits
Options: The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25% at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
Business Strategy and Business ResilienceThe Business Strategy and Business Resilience Lot will provide support to help Service Users assess their business, identify areas of improvement and support the formulation of a plan to help the business reach their strategic goals and objectives. Examples of some topics that are offered under Business Strategy and Business Resilience are: - Strategic Planning; - Change Management; - Operations Management; - Diversification; - Succession Planning; - Employee Ownership; and - Business Viability and Resilience Planning
Options: The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25% at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
Human Resources, Leadership and SkillsThe Human Resources, Leadership and Skills Lot will provide a range of support across leadership and management. It will help to review existing leadership development processes and equip businesses with the tools to promote a positive and productive working environment. It shall also provide support on training and comprehensive HR support. Examples of some topics that are offered under Human Resources, Leadership and Skills are: - Support and Advice on Employment Policies and Benefits, and other HR Related Queries; - Leadership and Management Support; - Workplace Innovation (Culture, Communications, Productivity); - Corporate Responsibility; - Organisational Development; - Training Analysis and Training Procedures; and - Capacity Building
Options: The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25% at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
ProcurementThe Procurement Lot will provide a range of support to help businesses navigate the procurement process. Examples of some topics that are offered under Procurement are: - Bid / Tender Support; and - Public and Private Sector Tendering Advice Support, Staff Training and, Legal Aspects of Tendering including TUPE
Options: The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25% at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
Marketing and Digital MarketingThe Marketing and Digital Marketing Lot will provide support to undertake market research and formulate a plan to support the business in promoting and selling their products and/or services with a view to increasing sales. Examples of some topics that are covered under Marketing are: - Market Analysis and Identification of Key Customers; - Sales and Marketing Strategy; - Advertising and Promotion; - PR; - Branding; and - Copywriting - Social Media; - Ecommerce; - Search Engine Optimisation; and - Website Review
Options: The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25% at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
Digital DevelopmentThe Digital Development Lot will provide support for digital projects, building skills and capabilities that increase digital knowledge and help businesses to reach their business goals and objectives. Examples of topics that are offered under Digital Development are: - Video Content; - Digital Strategy; - Data Analytics; - App Development; - IT Process Advice; and - Security
Options: The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25% at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
InternationalisationThe Internationalisation Lot will support businesses to access overseas markets, supporting the opportunity to reach a wider customer base and increase sales. Examples of topics covered under Internationalisation are: - Support for Exporting; - Market Analysis and Development; and - Structuring for Internationalisation
Options: The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25% at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
Business InnovationThe Business Innovation Lot will offer support to implement new processes, newly available services, or products into a business to affect positive change, increase sales and/or improve productivity. Examples of topics covered under Business Innovation are: Organisational Processes for Introducing New Ideas, Workflows, Methodologies, Services and / or Products; Understanding Innovation; Product Innovation; and Process Innovation
Options: The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25% at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
Legal SupportThe Legal Support Lot will provide comprehensive support on Legal factors that may affect a business. Support shall allow businesses to understand and navigate these factors and achieve business objectives. Examples of topics covered under Legal Support are: - Advice on Legal Policies Affecting your Business; - Intellectual Property; and - Mergers and Acquisitions
Options: The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25% at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
Research, Development and DesignThe Research, Development and Design Lot will provide support to help the development of new products and services. Helping businesses to enter new markets and/or increase sales. Examples of topics covered under Research, Development and Design are: - Problem Solving; - Development; and - Testing and Validation
Options: The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25% at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
Low Carbon SupportThe Low Carbon Lot will support businesses to run a more energy efficient business. Examples of topics covered under Low Carbon Support are: - Efficiencies; - Energy Control - Low Energy / Sustainable Production Processes; - Waste Management; - Reviews and Planning; and - Net Zero Carbon Targets
Options: The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25% at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-02bed2
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014175-2021
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
66 - Financial and insurance services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
66171000 - Financial consultancy services
71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
72300000 - Data services
72400000 - Internet services
72500000 - Computer-related services
72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
73100000 - Research and experimental development services
73210000 - Research consultancy services
73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
79100000 - Legal services
79111000 - Legal advisory services
79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
79121000 - Copyright consultancy services
79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
79341000 - Advertising services
79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
79341200 - Advertising management services
79342000 - Marketing services
79342100 - Direct marketing services
79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
79411000 - General management consultancy services
79411100 - Business development consultancy services
79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
79420000 - Management-related services
79723000 - Waste analysis services
79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
79996000 - Business organisation services
90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction
90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £490,625 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 Jun 20215 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 11 Jun 20215 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- North Lanarkshire Council
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- HAMILTON
- Postcode
- ML1 1AB
- Postcode Area
- Motherwell
- Country
- Scotland
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM3 West Central Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM34 North Lanarkshire
- Delivery Location
- TLM84 North Lanarkshire
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- Local Authority
- North Lanarkshire
- Electoral Ward
- Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
- Westminster Constituency
- Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
Supplier Information
Further Information
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