This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2020 at 01:00

Tender

06 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Falkirk Council seeking bids for the "Provision of Digital Boost Workshops and Advisory Services" as part of a framework agreement aimed at delivering support for SMEs in the Forth Valley area. The tender is currently at the active stage of procurement, having a submission deadline set for 9th March 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £280,000, with an initial duration of one year and the option to extend for an additional year. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing any qualified supplier to participate.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in digital education, consultancy, and training services for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience, hold necessary insurances, and have qualified staff to deliver these services will find themselves well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Engaging in this procurement could help establish long-term relationships with local councils while contributing to the development of SMEs in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Digital Boost Workshops and Advisory Services

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the delivery of Digital Boost Workshops & 121 help and support to SMEs in the Forth Valley area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Falkirk Council intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the delivery of Digital Boost Workshops & 121 help and support to SMEs in the Forth Valley area.. The Council intends to award a Framework Agreement for a period of 1 year and at the Council's sole option, extend for up to a further 12 month period. Admission to the Framework Agreement will not guarantee some or any work and the Framework Agreement will be used at the Council's sole discretion. The estimated value of 280,000 GBP is for 2 years.

Renewal: Retender following expiry of Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000611241
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385324
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Not specified

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
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Following the expiry of the Framework Agreement.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Falkirk Council
Additional Buyers

Clackmannanshire Council

Stirling Council

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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