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Business Gateway One to Many Core Workshops Framework

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Jul 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the "Business Gateway One to Many Core Workshops Framework," aimed at providing various workshops to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Edinburgh & Lothian region. The procurement, classified under services, is at the Award stage as of November 21, 2018, following a documented open procedure. The framework comprises four lots focused on areas such as business start-up, digital workshops, ERDF-funded specialist support, and programmes for women-led businesses. The deadline for submissions was August 3, 2018, and the procurement was initiated at the beginning of July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in training, consultancy, and support services for SMEs. Companies with expertise in delivering training workshops or digital solutions will find this contract especially relevant, as it encompasses multiple service areas aimed at enhancing the capabilities and growth of SMEs within the region. Businesses that can demonstrate robust experience in similar frameworks may be well-positioned to compete for involvement in this prestigious council project. Additionally, firms able to meet the qualifying criteria, including financial thresholds and insurance requirements, will have the potential to foster growth and community engagement through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Gateway One to Many Core Workshops Framework

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council put in place a Framework Agreement, with four lots, with Multiple Providers to service that Framework Agreement as follows: Lot One: One to Many Workshop Core Workshops - Delivery of General Business Start-up and Early stage growth workshops to SME's in Edinburgh & Lothian Region Lot Two: Digital Boost - Delivery of Digital Workshops & 121 Expert help to SMEs in Edinburgh & Lothian Region Lot Three: ERDF Funded Services - Specialist Business Support- Delivery of a growth programme of support of Edinburgh SME's aiming to grow their business and trade internationally Lot Four: Woman in Business Programme - Deliver a programme of support to Women Led Business in Edinburgh to recognise their business potential and explore new markets

Lot Information

One to Many Workshops (core)

Lot 1 - procurement for the delivery of the Business Gateway pre-start-up, start-up and early stage growth business service.

Renewal: It is intended to award the framework agreement for two years, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, at 12 month intervals, undertaken at the sole discretion of the City of Edinburgh Council.

Digital Boost

Delivery of Digital Workshops & 121 Expert help to SMEs

Renewal: It is intended to award the framework agreement for two years, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, at 12 month intervals, undertaken at the sole discretion of the City of Edinburgh Council.

Women in Business Programme

This programme is part of the Phase 3 ERDF programme and would provide a combination of digital, 121 and workshop support.

Renewal: It is intended to award the framework agreement for two years, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, at 12 month intervals, undertaken at the sole discretion of the City of Edinburgh Council.

European Regional Development Fund

The programme will offer expert help, and business workshop services funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) that complement, but do not duplicate existing Business Gateway services

Renewal: It is intended to award the framework agreement for two years, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, at 12 month intervals, undertaken at the sole discretion of the City of Edinburgh Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000548450
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338043
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,772,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,772,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,518,150 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2022

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Additional Buyers

East Lothian Council

Midlothian Council

West Lothian Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

STEP

Targeting Innovation Ltd

The Roberts Partnership Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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