Award

goStrategy: Strategic Business Development

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Dec 2023 at 14:38

Tender

31 Jul 2023 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "goStrategy: Strategic Business Development" consultancy services. The Council aimed to establish a framework involving up to 10 providers to offer expert advice and strategic business support to local businesses under the GoStrategy brand. This opportunity, located in Kilmarnock, falls under the main procurement category of services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a focus on quality (80%) and price (20%) as award criteria. The contract value amounted to £480,000, signed on 21st November 2023.

This tender by the East Ayrshire Council offers business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in strategic business development. Interested businesses should be capable of providing strategic analysis, direction, and planning services to support local businesses in achieving operational transformation and long-term success. With a contract period of 720 days and the potential for 2 x 1 year extensions, this tender presents a chance for SMEs with expertise in business consultancy to engage in a strategic collaboration with the Council for mutual growth and development.

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Notice Title

goStrategy: Strategic Business Development

Notice Description

Strategic Business Development consultancy framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council require to tender in order to put in place a framework of up to 10 providers, which will enable East Ayrshire Council to deliver expert advice and strategic business support to local businesses under the GoStrategy Brand GoStrategy will focus on building a strategic understanding within a business to help it achieve a positive operational transformation over the long term. GoStrategy will help a business determine where it is going over the next year or more and how it will get there, providing a strategic emphasis. It is expected that the consultants selected for GoStrategy will undertake a process that will include the following elements: a. Strategic analysis - a review of internal and external business environment and an evaluation of the challenges and opportunities it presents b. Strategic direction - setting the strategic goals and selecting the best strategies for achieving them c. Strategic Plan - to assist the development and implementation of a strategic plan, including identifying the tactics associated with reaching stated objectives, specifying responsibilities and timelines and setting out the budgetary requirements.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eba4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035957-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, if funding available. In 2, 3 or 4 years.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

AUGMENTUM360

BELL HR CONSULTING

CJM PROJECT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

DIGITAL MARKETING SCOTLAND

GAP COMMUNICATIONS

KILKERRAN PARK LTD TA THE BUSINESS GROWTH PARTNERSHIP

MACDONALD STRATEGY PARTNERS

RUSSELL MCLEOD

UXL

WHERE NOW CONSULTING

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