Planning

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The West Lothian Council, located in Livingston, is initiating a procurement process for "The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training," which is classified under general public services. This procurement falls within the planning stage and is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2019. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected to be published on 11 December 2018, providing further details on the tender process. This framework is designed to support the development of SMEs and micro businesses in West Lothian.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services across various domains, such as business development, digital media, finance, and environmental consultancy. Companies that focus on aiding SMEs through training and strategic advice would particularly benefit from this contract. With the framework set to cater to multiple specialisms, there is potential for diverse consultancy firms to engage with West Lothian Council, tapping into the local market and enhancing their service offerings.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training

Notice Description

Business and other Consultancy services to assist Business Gateway services in developing West Lothian SME's and micro businesses. West Lothian Council intend to operate a framework divided into different specialisms commencing 1 April 2019.

Lot Information

Business Development

Business Development Consultancy Services

Digital and Social Media

Digital and Social Media Consultancy Services

Legal, Property and HR Consultancy Services

Legal, Property and HR Consultancy Services

Exporting Consultancy Services

Exporting Consultancy Services

Information Technology Consultancy Services

Information Technology Consultancy Services

Finance Consultancy Services

Finance Consultancy Services

Environmental Consultancy Services

Environmental Consultancy Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000565257
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338339
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

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

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72222300 - Information technology services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

80540000 - Environmental training services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Dec 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Henderson
Contact Email
tom.henderson@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506281814

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
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
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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