Tender

Business Gateway Specialist Support Training Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jun 2022 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring specialist training services for business support under the title "Business Gateway Specialist Support Training Services." This procurement is categorised under services and specifically focuses on delivering a series of workshops, training sessions, and individual coaching aimed at pre-start, start-up, and existing businesses. The total value of this contract is estimated at £1,085,000, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd August 2022 at 10:00 AM. The locations for service delivery include Edinburgh and The Lothians, with an open procurement method employed for the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in providing training, coaching, and business support services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering workshops on business growth, digital technology, and economic development will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers that can contribute to community benefits, such as targeted recruitment and training for local enterprises, are encouraged to apply, as the Council emphasises social and economic outcomes alongside contractual performance.

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Notice Title

Business Gateway Specialist Support Training Services

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a series of 3 contracts for the delivery of specialist support workshops / training in respect of various Business Gateway services.

Lot Information

One to Many Workshops, One to One Surgeries and One to Few Coaching Sessions

Providers will be expected to develop and deliver a range of workshops, coaching sessions and surgeries targeted at pre-start, start-up and existing businesses.

Options: The Council may, at its discretion, utilise the proposed contracts to provide for new / additional scheduled support workshops and / or ad-hoc requirements of a broadly similar nature.

Renewal: An initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further periods of 12 months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

DigitalBoost

The key purpose of the DigitalBoost Programme is to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Scotland about digital technology, thus enabling them to enter new markets, trade internationally, increase business efficiency and (potentially) increase staff employed.

Options: The Council may, at its discretion, utilise the proposed contracts to provide for new / additional scheduled support workshops and / or ad-hoc requirements of a broadly similar nature.

Renewal: An initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further periods of 12 months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Specialist Business Support

The programme will offer expert help and business workshop services. These services will complement the core business growth support provided by the delivery team of Business Advisers employed by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Options: The Council may, at its discretion, utilise the proposed contracts to provide for new / additional scheduled support workshops and / or ad-hoc requirements of a broadly similar nature.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further periods of 12 months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034c5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017845-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,085,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Brian McCreadie
Contact Email
brian.mccreadie@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315292160

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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