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Regional Approaches to Maximising Inclusive Economic Growth: The Local Authority Perspective

IMPROVEMENT SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement Service, located in Livingston, UK, is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Regional Approaches to Maximising Inclusive Economic Growth: The Local Authority Perspective." This tender falls within the services category and is currently in the active stage of the procurement process. The submission deadline for bids is 17 December 2018, with a subsequent award period starting on the same day. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting suitably qualified consultants to submit proposals that address regional economic strategies from the perspective of local authorities.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for consultancies specialising in regional economic development, public policy analysis, or local government advisory services. Businesses that can effectively demonstrate their expertise in engaging stakeholders and providing actionable insights for local authorities would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The total value of the commission is £30,000, positioning it as a key opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Regional Approaches to Maximising Inclusive Economic Growth: The Local Authority Perspective

Notice Description

This commission is principally approaching the issue of regional economic working from the viewpoint of local authorities. Suitably qualified consultants are invited to bid for this commission, in line with the tender submission information set out within the attached brief.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The ultimate purpose of this work is to provide actionable intelligence, which will help the local government partners develop a practical improvement and development agenda that can result in enhanced inclusive growth across Scotland. The overall aim is to engage key stakeholders involved in regional economic working across Local Government in Scotland in order to better understand the experiences, opportunities and challenges of regional working. The consultation with key stakeholders will help assess the extent to which there is a clear, shared vision for regional approaches. It will also help identify any concerns or barriers regarding regional approaches that require consideration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000565041
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340497
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75110000 - General public services

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrea.balogh@improvementservice.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506282012

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6AX
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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