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The Provision of a Digital Expert Programme

Glasgow City Council

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04 Sep 2025 at 15:52

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20 May 2025 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is facilitating a procurement process titled "The Provision of a Digital Expert Programme," aimed at enhancing digital engagement for businesses in Glasgow through managed services in the information technology sector. The process has reached the tender stage with an open procedure, inviting qualified and experienced service providers to submit their bids by 19th June 2025. This contract focuses on providing support and expertise to local businesses, encouraging the adoption of digital technologies. The procurement is supported by a framework agreement, allowing up to three service providers to be ranked, with the contract strengthening business capabilities in Glasgow, UKM82.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in digital consultancy and technology services. Businesses with expertise in evolving digital trends, SMEs, and inclusive growth are well-positioned to benefit from this initiative. Moreover, the programme promises collaboration with the local authority to foster an environment for economic development. Participation in this tender allows entities to leverage their expertise in digital innovation to aid Glasgow businesses, facilitating a symbiotic relationship that promotes both regional economic growth and business expansion within the technology sector. The emphasis on quality and sustainability in the award criteria also aligns well with organisations prioritising corporate responsibility and inclusive growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Digital Expert Programme

Notice Description

The council invited suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers to submit bids for the provision of a Digital Expert Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Digital Expert Programme is aimed at increasing the confidence and desire amongst Glasgow businesses to explore and adopt digital technologies and platforms, productivity and efficiency through 1-2-1 support. Glasgow City Council's Economic Development Section within the Chief Executives Department provides access to free business support / impartial advice to start up and existing businesses in Glasgow (Recipient Businesses). The service provided by Business Glasgow who are part of the Economic Development Section, has evolved in response to the prevailing economic conditions and to the needs of local economies and as such provides this Digital Expert Programme. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054025-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
20th May 2025

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Aerial Digital Ltd

Elevator

NSDesign Ltd

Further Information

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