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Provision of Delivery Partner Services for Aberdeen Just Transition Collaboration

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Mar 2025 at 14:39

TenderUpdate

19 Dec 2024 at 08:43

Tender

20 Nov 2024 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Delivery Partner Services for Aberdeen Just Transition Collaboration." This procurement is in the services category, specifically focusing on the design and execution of research and development related to Aberdeen's energy transition. The contract was awarded to Business in the Community and will be delivered over a period of 6 to 12 months in Aberdeen City, Scotland (region code UKM50). The procurement process followed an open procedure method, with the award being announced on 13th March 2025, and the contract value estimated at £189,598.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in research, consultancy, and development services related to energy transition. Companies with expertise in economic research, collaborative development, and engagement activities are well-suited to compete, as the project aims to embed justice within Aberdeen’s evolving energy sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises, in particular, can benefit from participating in this public procurement by expanding their portfolio and clientele within the public sector. Moreover, the focus on quality over price in the award criteria suggests that businesses with robust service offerings and innovative approaches will have a competitive edge.

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Notice Title

Provision of Delivery Partner Services for Aberdeen Just Transition Collaboration

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Delivery Partner Service for the Aberdeen Just Transition Collaboration, comprising convening, collaboration, research, engagement, reporting and development of proposals for action towards ensuring justice is better embedded within Aberdeen's energy transition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract for the provision of Delivery Partner Service for the Aberdeen Just Transition Collaboration. To be delivered in 6 - 12 months and comprising convening, collaboration, research, engagement, reporting and development of proposals for action towards ensuring justice is better embedded within Aberdeen's energy transition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bd39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009248-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£189,598 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sinclair Laing
Contact Email
silaing@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY

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