Award

Provision of Digital Boost Workshops & Advisory Services

FALKIRK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Jun 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has initiated a tender process for the "Provision of Digital Boost Workshops & Advisory Services," with a total contract value of £150,000. This framework agreement, classified under the services category, aims to deliver workshops and one-on-one advisory sessions across Falkirk Council, Stirling Council, and Clackmannanshire Council. The procurement method is open, allowing any interested parties to submit their bids electronically. The tender submission deadline is set for 31st July 2017, with the services anticipated to commence on 1st September 2017, available for an initial period of six months with a potential extension of up to 12 months based on funding availability.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering digital training and advisory services. Businesses well-equipped to compete in this tender should possess strong qualifications in workshop facilitation and personalised advisory services, and meet the required insurance standards. The combination of practical experience and the capacity to work collaboratively with local councils will enhance bids, enabling these organisations to significantly contribute to the digital skills development within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Digital Boost Workshops & Advisory Services

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Boost Workshops and 1-2-1 Advisory Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Boost Workshops and 1-2-1 Advisory Services commencing on 1st September for a period of 6 months. The Council at its sole discretion may extend any framework agreement, dependant on funding, for up to an additional 12 months up to 31st March 2019. Services will be delivered across Falkirk Council, Stirling Council and Clackmannanshire Council areas.

Renewal: Extension for additional 12 months dependant on funding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000502250
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293677
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Neil Wood
Contact Email
neil.wood@falkirk.gov.uk, purchasing@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324504990, +44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CETERIS (SCOTLAND

STEP

TARGETING INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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