Planning

Associates Framework

IMPROVEMENT SERVICE

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Planning

09 Jun 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement Service is planning a procurement process titled "Associates Framework" to provide expert support and resources for local councils in Scotland. The procurement is in the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice set for 3rd July 2017. The framework seeks to engage a diverse range of organisations and individuals with relevant expertise, focusing on general public services within the UK. Interested parties are encouraged to attend free information and networking sessions in Edinburgh and Glasgow to learn more about the opportunity.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in public service consultancy, project management, or capacity building. Companies with experience in providing flexible, expert support to local authorities would be particularly well-suited to compete for this framework. The planned sessions are designed to attract potential associates and inform them about the types of projects and expertise that the Improvement Service prioritises, allowing vendors to align their offerings with the needs of public sector clients in Scotland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Associates Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the IS and councils progress work where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the IS and councils progress work where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis. The procurement may be open to Local Authorities across Scotland but we are currently looking into this. We're looking for a diverse range of individuals / organisations with the relevant skills, knowledge and expertise from across Scotland. If you're interested in taking part, come along to one of our free information / networking sessions. The key purpose of both events is to publicise this opportunity, to help attract the best Associates and to inform potential Associates about our key priorities including the types of projects and initiatives we are involved in and the programmes we support. It will also provide potential Associates with the chance to gain insight into the types of skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for. Both events are designed to attract those who are considering responding to the ITT. However, it is important to note that specific information concerning the ITT will not be discussed at the events. Please note that there are a limited number of places at each event therefore registration is necessary on the following links: Edinburgh: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a-local-government-associates-framework-edinburgh-tickets-34880795398?aff=ehomecard Glasgow: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a-local-government-associates-framework-glasgow-tickets-34888213586?aff=es2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000499374
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285775
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrea.balogh@improvementservice.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506282012

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6AX
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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