Tender

Provision of a North East Circular Economy Business Initiative

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jul 2022 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council, in collaboration with Aberdeen City Council, has initiated a tender titled "Provision of a North East Circular Economy Business Initiative". This project targets the business and management consultancy services sector and is focused on the North East of Scotland, specifically Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The procurement process is currently in the active Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 5th August 2022. The total contract value is set at £300,000, with a contract duration of 360 days and the potential for renewal for an additional 24 months, subject to funding availability. Electronic submissions are welcomed, and interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the Public Contracts Scotland Website.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in circular economy practices and sustainable development strategies. Companies that can demonstrate strong skills, qualifications, and a capacity for innovative solutions to enhance regional business environments would be particularly well-suited for this tender. The emphasis on community benefits and sustainability could attract enterprises that prioritise social impact alongside service delivery, thereby fostering growth and collaboration within the North East business ecosystem.

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Notice Title

Provision of a North East Circular Economy Business Initiative

Notice Description

The tenderer is required to run a North East Scotland circular economy business initiative for 2022-23 in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which acts to contribute to the following: - Building the productive circular capacity of North-east business sectors, business supply chains and business centres (localities) - Developing the regional business environment to support more circular business opportunities - Laying foundations for the future support of an ongoing transition to a more circular economy

Lot Information

Lot 1

The tenderer is required to run a North East Scotland circular economy business initiative for 2022-23 in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which acts to contribute to the following: - Building the productive circular capacity of North-east business sectors, business supply chains and business centres (localities) - Developing the regional business environment to support more circular business opportunities - Laying foundations for the future support of an ongoing transition to a more circular economy Additional information: For additional information, please see the attached documentation.

Renewal: A potential for a further 24 months - but this is subject to 1) the availability of funding and 2) at the full discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034f1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018547-2022
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 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
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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