Award

Provision of Digital Boost Workshops and Advisory Services

FALKIRK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Tender

02 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Digital Boost Workshops and Advisory Services" under an open procurement method. This framework agreement, with a total contract value of £300,000, is designed to commence on 1st April 2018 for an initial period of 12 months, with the potential for a further year depending on funding. The tender submission period ended on 5th March 2018, and relevant services will be delivered across Falkirk, Stirling, and Clackmannanshire Council areas. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with contracts having been signed on 29th March 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in providing workshops, training, and advisory services. Companies that specialise in digital development, education, or related consulting sectors are well-suited to compete, especially those capable of delivering hands-on workshops and one-on-one support. Additionally, businesses should be aware of the insurance requirements stated in the selection criteria, which include liabilities of up to £5 million, highlighting the importance of financial stability and risk management in this competitive bidding process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Digital Boost Workshops and 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 1 April 2018 for a period of 12 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 2020. Services will be delivered across Falkirk Council, Stirling Council and Clackmannanshire Council areas.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Extension for additional 12 months dependant upon funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000528804
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317197
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This service provision may recur subject to funding agreement.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcu@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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