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Business Gateway Core and Specialist Workshops and Expert Help Services 2019

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is conducting a public procurement process for the tender titled "Business Gateway Core and Specialist Workshops and Expert Help Services 2019". This initiative falls under the general public services sector and is aimed at supporting business growth in Renfrewshire, UK. The procurement is currently in the active stage, having begun on 1st January 2019, with a contract period expected to conclude by 31st December 2019. Notable dates include the tender submission deadline of 26th October 2018 and the award decision set for the same day. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, inviting all interested parties to submit their bids for evaluation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in service delivery, particularly those with expertise in consultancy areas such as marketing, finance, and human resource management. Companies that possess the necessary qualifications and relevant experience in providing workshops and expert help services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on supporting business growth initiatives in local communities may find this tender especially beneficial for expanding their clientele and capabilities.

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Notice Title

Business Gateway Core and Specialist Workshops and Expert Help Services 2019

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council seek to engage a single provider, with the competence and capability to deliver a package of services to support the delivery of the core programme of Business Gateway Services in Renfrewshire and elements of the Business Growth Renfrewshire programme. These additional services will include Core Start Up, Business Base, Specialist Workshops and Expert Help Consultations for growing businesses in areas such as Marketing, Finance, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Business Strategy, Procurement, Skills and Human Resource Management. The contract will commence on 1st January 2019 or as intimated in the Letter of Award and must be fulfilled by 31st December 2019.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council seek to engage a single provider, with the competence and capability to deliver a package of services to support the delivery of the core programme of Business Gateway Services in Renfrewshire and elements of the Business Growth Renfrewshire programme. These additional services will include Core Start Up, Business Base, Specialist Workshops and Expert Help Consultations for growing businesses in areas such as Marketing, Finance, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Business Strategy, Procurement, Skills and Human Resource Management. The contract will commence on 1st January 2019 or as intimated in the Letter of Award and must be fulfilled by 31st December 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000560561
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338890
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

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
September/October 2019

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joyce Boutiche
Contact Email
aileen.ross@renfrewshire.gov.uk, joyce.boutiche@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416186631, +44 1416187700

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANARKSHIRE ENTERPRISE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334089
    Business Gateway Core and Specialist Workshops and Expert Help Services 2019 - Renfrewshire Council seek to engage a single provider, with the competence and capability to deliver a package of services to support the delivery of the core programme of Business Gateway Services in Renfrewshire and elements of the Business Growth Renfrewshire programme. These additional services will include Core Start Up, Business Base, Specialist Workshops and Expert Help Consultations for growing businesses in areas such as Marketing, Finance, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Business Strategy, Procurement, Skills and Human Resource Management. The contract will commence on 1st January 2019 or as intimated in the Letter of Award and must be fulfilled by 31st December 2019.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338890
    Business Gateway Core and Specialist Workshops and Expert Help Services 2019 - Renfrewshire Council seek to engage a single provider, with the competence and capability to deliver a package of services to support the delivery of the core programme of Business Gateway Services in Renfrewshire and elements of the Business Growth Renfrewshire programme. These additional services will include Core Start Up, Business Base, Specialist Workshops and Expert Help Consultations for growing businesses in areas such as Marketing, Finance, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Business Strategy, Procurement, Skills and Human Resource Management. The contract will commence on 1st January 2019 or as intimated in the Letter of Award and must be fulfilled by 31st December 2019.

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