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08 Jul 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by West Lothian Council, focuses on "The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training" within the services industry. This tender, which falls under the open procurement method, aims to enhance the performance of small to medium enterprises and micro businesses in the West Lothian region, specifically located in Livingston, UK. The process officially commenced on 8th July 2019, with the associated contracts signed on various dates in June 2019, marking the planning and award stages of this initiative.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consulting firms and training providers specialising in business development, finance, digital media, IT, legal, human resources, exporting, and environmental consultancy. Small and medium enterprises are particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts, as they can offer tailored services and expertise that meet the specific needs of local businesses. By engaging in this procurement process, these suppliers can support the growth of their own enterprises while contributing to the economic development of the West Lothian region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training

Notice Description

Business Consultancy and related training services covering a range of specialisms to develop employees and improving the performance of Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Lot Information

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 1 - Business Development

Business Development Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 2 - Finance

Finance Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 3 - Digital and Social Media

Digital and Social Media Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 4 Information Technology

Information Technology Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 5 Legal, Property & HR

Legal, HR & Property Services Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 6 - Exporting

Exporting Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 7 - Environmental

Environmental Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000588712
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359965
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance 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

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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

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
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20197 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

Alpha Consult Ltd

Anderson Swan Hunter Ltd

Blue Ptarmigan

Ceteris (Scotland) Ltd

Comsteria Limited (formerly Colin Kelly Media)

Creative Business Solutions

Eriskay Associates Limited

Greig Melville Associates Ltd t/as Greig Melville HR

Harper Macleod LLP

Intend Business Development Ltd

Johnson Allan Consulting Limited

Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Main Quick Quote Contact)

Managed IT Experts Ltd.

Martin Aitken & Co

Matrix Management Consultancy

NSDesign Ltd

SLIKK7 Ltd

Solve.HR

St Andrews Management Centre Ltd

Sweco UK Limited

Targeting Innovation Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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