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Provision of Business Gateway and ERDF Services

Falkirk Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2017 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Apr 2017 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Provision of Business Gateway and ERDF Services" in the services industry. The procurement is focused on delivering business support services in the Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas. The initial contract period is set for 2.5 years starting from 1st October 2017, with a possible extension of up to an additional 2.5 years. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline is 23rd May 2017, with an award period commencing the same day.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses involved in providing support and advisory services, particularly those with experience in business development and European funding initiatives. Companies that meet the minimum accreditation requirements and possess the necessary financial and technical capabilities are encouraged to participate. With a substantial total contract value of £3.5 million, this tender is well-suited for companies focused on regional development and economic support services in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Business Gateway and ERDF Services

Notice Description

Falkirk Council are seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver the Business Gateway service in Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas for an initial 2.5yr period, commencing 1st October 2017, with an option to extend for a further 2.5yrs. Additionally, Falkirk Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver business support activities funded by European Regional Development Fund in Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas for an initial period of 18 months commencing 1st October 2017. Falkirk Council reserves the right to extend the business support activities to the end of the core Business Gateway contract, with an option to extend for a further 2.5yrs. Please note, duration of funding is dependent on confirmation from Scottish Government. The Council requires single bids in respect of both the Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas and for both elements of the Services. Separate bids for either the separate areas or the separate elements of Business Gateway and ERDF are not acceptable.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Business Gateway and ERDF Services

Renewal: Subject to funding and performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000490066
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291551
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2019

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Falkirk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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