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Business Skills Services Contract 2019-22

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

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Summary of the contracting process

The Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is currently seeking service providers for the "Business Skills Services Contract 2019-22," aimed at enhancing business skills in the Outer Hebrides. This open procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following a competitive tender that concluded on 6th February 2019. The contract, valued at £64,944 per annum, is associated with public services, specifically targeting general public service improvements through a series of workshops and one-to-one sessions. The service provider, Orbit Agency Ltd, was awarded the contract on 8th March 2019, with services expected to be delivered at various locations across the Outer Hebrides.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in skills development and training services, particularly those that can adapt to the needs of local enterprises. Firms with experience in public contracts and a proven track record in community engagement will be especially well-suited to participate. Additionally, businesses focusing on innovative training methods and outreach initiatives aimed at youth entrepreneurship may find this to be a lucrative avenue, given the community benefit expectations included in the contract.

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Notice Title

Business Skills Services Contract 2019-22

Notice Description

The provider shall deliver a service which will support the improvement of a range of skills required by businesses across the Outer Hebrides.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider shall deliver a service which will support the improvement of a range of skills required by businesses across the Outer Hebrides.

Options: Option to increase or decrease the number of workshops and 121 sessions by 20 percent if required.

Renewal: Every 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000570038
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348323
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,944 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Every 3 years.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@cne-siar.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1851600501

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORBIT AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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