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Business Gateway Workshop and Expert Help Services

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council is conducting an open procurement process for the contract titled "Business Gateway Workshop and Expert Help Services". This initiative, categorised under general public services, is located in West Dunbartonshire, UK. The contract is currently in the award stage, with an award date on 23 February 2018 and a total contract value of £139,104. The initial tender submission date has passed, having ended on 11 December 2017. This procurement is aimed at appointing a contractor with the capability to deliver crucial services to support the Business Gateway Services programme.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the service industry, such as consultancy firms, training organisations, and business development advisors. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive workshop and expert assistance services would be ideal candidates. With the potential for contract renewal and community benefits incorporated into the procurement process, businesses looking to expand their client base in the public sector may find this a significant prospect for sustainable growth.

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Notice Title

Business Gateway Workshop and Expert Help Services

Notice Description

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor, with the competence and capability to deliver a package of services to support the delivery of the core programme of Business Gateway Services in West Dunbartonshire and elements of the Business Gateway Plus programme. The full scope of services is contained within the document entitled BG Specification document - September 2017 within the Supplier Attachment Area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to appoint a a single contractor, with the competence and capability to deliver a package of services to support the delivery of the core programme of Business Gateway Services in West Dunbartonshire and elements of the Business Gateway Plus programme

Renewal: Contract is for a 24 month period with option to break at 12 month point and additional up to 12 month option to extend (maximum period is 36 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000509129
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316955
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,104 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If required, a further notice would be published in 3 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aileen.toland@west-dunbarton.gov.uk, procurement@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 3PU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300760
    Business Gateway Workshop and Expert Help Services - West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor, with the competence and capability to deliver a package of services to support the delivery of the core programme of Business Gateway Services in West Dunbartonshire and elements of the Business Gateway Plus programme. The full scope of services is contained within the document entitled BG Specification document - September 2017 within the Supplier Attachment Area.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316955
    Business Gateway Workshop and Expert Help Services - West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor, with the competence and capability to deliver a package of services to support the delivery of the core programme of Business Gateway Services in West Dunbartonshire and elements of the Business Gateway Plus programme. The full scope of services is contained within the document entitled BG Specification document - September 2017 within the Supplier Attachment Area.

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