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Specialist Advisory Services

West Lothian Council

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07 Dec 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is currently conducting a procurement process for "Specialist Advisory Services," aimed at sourcing a framework for Business Advice Services and discretionary training specifically for organisations in the West Lothian region. This tender falls under the services category, with an open procurement method. The tender period will close on 25 January 2019, allowing for electronic submissions via the provided link. The initiative is divided into seven Lots, with bidders permitted to submit proposals for a maximum of three Lots each, covering diverse areas such as Finance, Digital Media, Legal Property, and Environmental Consultancy.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, especially for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Micro businesses that provide consultancy services in the identified areas. Participants in this process will benefit from the framework agreement, allowing up to 28 providers. Businesses with relevant expertise in areas such as business development, IT consultancy, and market entry strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies must also be prepared to meet specific insurance and financial stability criteria, ensuring they can deliver quality services as dictated by the West Lothian Council's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Advisory Services

Notice Description

A framework for Specialist Business Advice Services, Business Support and discretionary training to professionally assist organisations within the West Lothian region in particular areas of expertise. The requirement will be split into 7 Lots and bidders will be able to forward submissions for a maximum of 3 Lots.

Lot Information

Finance Consultancy Services

Finance Consultancy services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contract may be renewed for a period of up to a further twelve months.

Digital and Social Media Consultancy Services

Digital and Social Media Consultancy services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a further 12 months

Legal Property & HR Consultancy Services

Legal, Property and HR Consultancy services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contracy may be extended for a period of 12 months

Exporting Consultancy Services

Exporting Consultancy Services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of a further 12 months.

Environmental Consultancy Services

Environmental Consultancy Services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a further 12 months

Information Technology Consultancy Services

Information Technology Consultancy Services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of 12 months

Business Development Consultancy Services

Business Development Consultancy services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of a further twelve months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000566233
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339403
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

70 - Real estate services

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

70121200 - Building purchase services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72222300 - Information technology services

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

80521000 - Training programme services

80532000 - Management training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339403
    Specialist Advisory Services - A framework for Specialist Business Advice Services, Business Support and discretionary training to professionally assist organisations within the West Lothian region in particular areas of expertise. The requirement will be split into 7 Lots and bidders will be able to forward submissions for a maximum of 3 Lots.

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