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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by Business Gateway Fife, seeking proposals for "The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Business Support & Discretionary Training" in the services industry. This tender, which is currently active, is located in Glenrothes, UK (postal code KY6 2AL). The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing wider participation, and the tender period is set to close on 19 March 2018 at 12:00 GMT. The award decision process will commence immediately after this date, assessing submissions across six distinct lots focusing on diverse areas such as business development, finance, digital/social media, information technology, legal/property/HR, and environmental services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their services in the Fife region, particularly those that specialise in consultancy, financial advisory, digital marketing, IT support, and HR services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to engage, as the framework encourages participation from local suppliers to enhance economic growth. Winning any of the six lots could lead to long-term contracts and recurring business, benefiting firms adept at providing tailored business solutions and support within the specified fields.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Business Support & Discretionary Training

Notice Description

Purpose The purpose of this document is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services, Business Support and Discretionary Training. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots: 1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2. FINANCE 3. DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA 4. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 5. LEGAL, PROPERTY AND HR 6. ENVIRONMENTAL

Lot Information

Business Development

Business Development

Renewal: The contract will be for the period 1st April 2018 - 31st March 2021 with option for two single year extensions, to 31st March 2022 and 31st March 2023 respectively,

Finance

Finance

Renewal: The contract will be for the period 1st April 2018 - 31st March 2021 with option for two single year extensions, to 31st March 2022 and 31st March 2023 respectively,

Digital and Social Media

Digital and Social Media

Renewal: The contract will be for the period 1st April 2018 - 31st March 2021 with option for two single year extensions, to 31st March 2022 and 31st March 2023 respectively,

Information Technology

Information Technology

Renewal: The contract will be for the period 1st April 2018 - 31st March 2021 with option for two single year extensions, to 31st March 2022 and 31st March 2023 respectively,

Legal, Property and Human Resources

Legal, Property and Human Resources

Renewal: The contract will be for the period 1st April 2018 - 31st March 2021 with option for two single year extensions, to 31st March 2022 and 31st March 2023 respectively,

Environmental

Environmental

Renewal: The contract will be for the period 1st April 2018 - 31st March 2021 with option for two single year extensions, to 31st March 2022 and 31st March 2023 respectively,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000530983
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316064
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

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


CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Business Gateway Fife
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY6 2AL
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes West and Kinglassie
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
59
Supplier Names

19BC Limited

Aeona Limited

Anderson Swan Hunter Ltd

Arm in Arm Accounting

BUSINESS EDGE

Bell HR Consulting

Beyond Green Advisors Ltd

Business Resilience Solutions Ltd

CCW Business Lawyers Limited

CJM Project Financial Management Ltd

COOLBAWN CONSULTING

Caughey Solutions Limited

Chat Marketing Ltd

Clark Associates

Clark Wishart Ltd

Creative Business Solutions

E-telegence.com

EQ Accountants LLP

Expertise Infotech Services Ltd

FLINTRIVER LIMITED

Florizel Media Ltd

Food Tech Systems Ltd

Gemma Smith Surveying

Gerry Burke TV

Graham Birse Consulting Ltd

Greig Melville Associates Ltd t/as Greig Melville HR

ICTADVISOR Limited

Ian Gordon Consultancy

Insolvency Support Services Ltd

Intend Business Development Ltd

JT Projects

Jacqueline McGregor

Karine Burns Consulting Ltd.

Kilravock Consulting

Laurence Gould Partnership Ltd

Lynn Cunningham Chartered Accountant

Mabbett & Associates Ltd

Managed IT Experts Ltd.

Mr.

Portal Technologies Ltd

Praetorian IT Security Ltd

Quest IT Support LTD

RGB Associates Ltd

Robertson Collaborate

STEP

Slater Business Services Ltd

St Andrews Management Centre Ltd

TC Young Solicitors

Targeting Innovation Ltd

The HR Booth

The Social Economy

This is Milk

Thomson Cooper

Tinto Procurement

Wurple Limited

Young & Partners

Your Export Consultants

Zoe Stirton

isoassured ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310412&idx=1
    16th February 2018 - The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Business Support & Discretionary Training
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310412&idx=2
    16th February 2018 - The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Business Support & Discretionary Training
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310412
    The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Business Support & Discretionary Training - Purpose The purpose of this document is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services, Business Support and Discretionary Training. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots: 1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2. FINANCE 3. DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA 4. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 5. LEGAL, PROPERTY AND HR 6. ENVIRONMENTAL
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316064
    The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Business Support & Discretionary Training - Purpose The purpose of this document is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services, Business Support and Discretionary Training. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots: 1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2. FINANCE 3. DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA 4. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 5. LEGAL, PROPERTY AND HR 6. ENVIRONMENTAL

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