Award

Provision of Business Gateway Services

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Oct 2017 at 00:00

Tender

07 Sep 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Orkney Islands Council, involves the tender titled "Provision of Business Gateway Services." This procurement is classified under the services sector and focuses on providing business support services, including advisory and practical support for startups and existing businesses. The contract will be delivered in the main island of Orkney (postcode KW15 1NY), with a submission deadline set for 12:00 PM on 9th October 2017. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the award period commenced on the same day after the tender deadline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business advisory services, particularly those capable of supporting startups and existing enterprises with a variety of disciplines, including finance, marketing, and human resources. Companies that have expertise in delivering effective growth strategies, workshops, and training sessions would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The engagement of up to two contractors will provide a chance to significantly contribute to the local economy and enhance employment prospects in Orkney.

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Notice Title

Provision of Business Gateway Services

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council wishes to engage up to 2 contractors with the competence, capability and capacity to deliver business support services for the Business Gateway Service in Orkney, and additionally elements of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funded Business Improvement and Growth Service ('BIG Service'). This includes business advisory services and practical support to both start up and existing businesses across a range of business disciplines such as (but not limited to) business planning, sales and marketing, finance, innovation, leadership, intellectual property, strategy, procurement, human resource support.

Lot Information

Provision of Business Gateway Core Services in Orkney

Lot 1 - Core Programme of Business Gateway Services comprising of support for start-ups as well as existing and growing businesses. Key to this requirement is the delivery of one-to-one advisory services and one-to-many events and training workshops.. For Lot 1 - up to 277,500 GDP exclusive of VAT over the initial term of the contract (36 months) and including the potential contract extensions (two periods of 12 months).

Renewal: The contract duration for the delivery of Lot 1 - elements of the core programme of Business Gateway services will be for an initial period of three years, commencing 3 December 2017 and ending 2 December 2020, with Orkney Islands Council reserving the right to extend this initial contract period of 36 months for two further periods of 12 months at its sole discretion.

Enhanced Business Growth Support Services

Lot 2 - Enhanced business growth support services funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Supporting existing business and growth is a core Business Gateway service, but to build upon this support Orkney Islands Council has the ability to draw down ERDF funding for the provision of enhanced, complementary support, designed to accelerate business growth and in turn employment and economic growth in Orkney's economy. Key to this requirement is the delivery of: - one-to-one specialist consultancy to help with specific issues relating to growth plans; - clinics, specialist workshops and masterclasses on topics supporting growth; and - events and activities that provide key sector/entrepreneurial support.. The Contract Value noted at II.2.6 includes the initial term value of up to 106,000 GBP exclusive of VAT over the initial term of the contract (13 months)plus the further extension (18 months), with a budget of up to 140,000 GBP which is dependent on confirmation of funding from the Scottish Government.

Renewal: Enhanced Business Growth Support Services aimed at existing, growing businesses, funded by ERDF will be commencing 3 December 2017 until 31 December 2018. Orkney Islands Council reserves the right to extend this for one further period of 18 months at its sole discretion however this is dependent on confirmation of funding from the Scottish Government.

Provision of Business Gateway Core Services and Enhanced Business Growth Services in Orkney

Lot 3 comprises Lot 1 and Lot 2 combined the same renewals options are applicable for Lot 1 and Lot 2 separately ie Lot 1 - up to 277,500 GBP exclusive of VAT over the initial term of the contract (36 months) and including the potential contract extensions (two periods of 12 months). For Lot 2 - up to 106,000 GBP exclusive of VAT over the initial term of the contract (13 months). A further extension (18 months), with a budget of up to 140,000 GBP is dependent on confirmation of funding from the Scottish Government.. Tenderers can tender for either Lot 1 and/or Lot 2 separately and/or for both Lots under Lot 3. No guarantee is given as to actual expenditure, and as Lot 2 will be part funded by the European Regional and Development Fund there is no ability to move the available budget between the two lots. Bids that exceed the budget will not be considered.

Renewal: Lot 3 comprises Lot 1 & Lot 2 combined with renewals options applicable for Lot 1 and Lot 2 separately i.e. Lot1 - the initial term of the contract (36 months) and including the potential contract extensions (two periods of 12 months). For Lot 2 -the initial term of the contract (13 months). A further extension (18 months) is dependent on confirmation of funding from the Scottish Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000510074
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV299916
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£523,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£1,047,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2022

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rosemary Colsell
Contact Email
rosemary.colsell@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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