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Expert Help for Business

Aberdeenshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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24 Apr 2024 at 14:02

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26 Jan 2024 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council has awarded contracts for various consultancy services related to Business and management consultancy and related services in Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire. The awarded contracts cover areas such as Financial Management, Strategy & Business Development, Human Resources, Leadership and Skills, Marketing, Branding, Website, Information, Digital Technology and Digital Media, Procurement, Energy Efficiencies and Net Zero, New Market Opportunities and Internationalisation, and Legal. The total value of the contracts is approximately £345,000, with individual contract values ranging from £25,000 to £65,000. The contracts were signed on 12th April 2024.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, business development, marketing, branding, website development, digital technology, energy efficiencies, legal services, and internationalisation. Interested businesses should consider the requirements specified in each lot's award criteria including skills, knowledge, qualifications, implementation plan, service delivery, contract management, sustainability, community benefits and price. The procurement stage is active, with an emphasis on quality criteria and pricing. The tender is part of an open procedure with a focus on SME participation and community benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert Help for Business

Notice Description

The council is looking to procure consultancy support for a variety of different topics for business support within Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire

Lot Information

Financial Management

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Strategy & Business Development

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Human Resources, Leadership and Skills

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Marketing

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Branding

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Website

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Information, Digital Technology and Digital Media

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 hours in total)

Procurement

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 hours in total)

Energy Efficiencies and Net Zero

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 hours in total)

New Market Opportunities and Internationalisation

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 hours in total)

Legal

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0434d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013307-2024
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20242 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
Aberdeenshire Council
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

CJM Project Financial Management Ltd

Calash

Climate Essentials

Delfinity Ltd

Electrify Marketing & Communications

Kirstin Ejsmont Business Law Limited

Korero PR Ltd

Lesley Davidson Marketing Limited

MES HR Consulting Ltd

Managed IT Experts Ltd.

STEP

Thornton and Lowe

Tinto Procurement

Tuminds Ltd

Further Information

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