Tender

Business Gateway Services for Inverclyde Council CP0288/ER

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Aug 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is initiating a tender process for the "Business Gateway Services for Inverclyde Council CP0288/ER", aimed at procuring services within the recreation, culture, and general public services sectors. This open procedure is currently in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 22 August 2017. The contract will be located in Greenock, UK, where bidders must electronically submit their proposals via the designated portal. The award period is set to commence on 24 August 2017, with the contract duration expected to last for 210 days and potential for renewal.

This procurement opportunity offers a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in business support services and consultancy. Companies with relevant experience in delivering similar services within the last three years, along with strong financial stability, will be well-positioned to compete. It is essential that bidders can meet specific insurance and quality assurance standards, and demonstrate substantial turnover related to the contract value to satisfy the financial assessment conducted by Inverclyde Council.

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Notice Title

Business Gateway Services for Inverclyde Council CP0288/ER

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the Inverclyde Council area

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the Inverclyde Council area

Renewal: The contract may be extended by up to 7 months from the 1st of April 2018 by up to a further 7 months. Any extension will be agreed at the Councils sole discretion and the Council will attempt to inform the successful contractor of the intention to take up any extension 6 weeks prior to the 31st of March 2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000507375
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292232
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementhelpdesk@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475712364

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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