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Provison of a Consultant to Deliver Business Gateway Services

East Renfrewshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 May 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Renfrewshire Council is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of a Consultant to Deliver Business Gateway Services, which spans from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022. This tender falls under the services category and is located in Giffnock, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 2 March 2020. The contract has an estimated value of £220,000 and includes the delivery of core service areas such as Start-up and Growth Advisory Services, as well as local service provision. Interested parties must ensure compliance with all specifications outlined in the Tender Information Pack.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies that specialise in consultancy and support services for new and growing businesses. Firms with experience in delivering advisory roles, community engagement, and workshops are well-suited for this tender. Additionally, SMEs and social enterprises may find advantageous openings, given the expectation of community benefits and potential funding opportunities linked to the project. As the council reserves the right to increase the contract value depending on available funding, bidders should prepare to demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-quality services over the contract's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provison of a Consultant to Deliver Business Gateway Services

Notice Description

East Renfrewshire Council is seeking a is currently inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the East Renfrewshire Council area as detailed in the specification to cover 01 April 2020 - 31 March 2022. The appointed lead contractor will undertake the preparation and delivery of three Business Gateway core service areas: Start-up Advisory Service; Growth Advisory Service; and Business Gateway Local Services. As part of any bid, the appointed lead contractor will also be required to provide a part-time Business Information Officer (BIO).

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Renfrewshire Council is seeking a is currently inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the East Renfrewshire Council area as detailed in the specification to cover 01 April 2020 - 31 March 2022. The appointed lead contractor will undertake the preparation and delivery of three Business Gateway core service areas: Start-up Advisory Service; Growth Advisory Service; and Business Gateway Local Services. As part of any bid, the appointed lead contractor will also be required to provide a part-time Business Information Officer (BIO). Digital Boost funding has still to be confirmed by the Scottish Government we are expecting this to be advised around the 1st April 2020. It is unclear whether or not funding will be available after this date. Any bids must include the delivery of 4 workshops per quarter. A separate award will be made for the Digital Boost Workshops through this framework based on the pricing submitted within the offer page should the Scottish Government Funding become available Any bids must include the delivery of 4 workshops per quarter. This will not be evaluated but for information only. Previous funding from the Scottish Government that may become available is up to a value of 15,000 pounds sterling for 4 workshops only per annum No guarantee of funding or uptake can be made. East Renfrewshire Council reserve the right to inflate this contract to 375,000 pounds sterling should the Digital Boost funding be made by Scottish Government for the 4 Workshops per annum. This will take into account the 24 month contract period and will also include the 12 month extension period, should the council wish to exercise the extension option available. This service will be offered to a sole supplier ranked no 1 after evaluation.. Please note ERC have inflated the value should the funding become available through the lifetime of this contract including the extension periods. ERC offer no guarantee of funding or uptake.

Options: A separate award will be made through this contract for the Digital Boost Workshops based on the pricing submitted within the offer page should Scottish Government Funding become available. Previous funding form Scottish Government that may become available is up to the value of 15k for 4 workshops only. No guarantee of funding or uptake.Please note ERC have inflated the value should the funding become available through the lifetime of this contract including the extension periods. ERC offer No guarantee of funding or uptake.

Renewal: After the 24 Month Contract period has expired or 36 months should ERC use the 12 month extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000611455
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386170
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
After the 24 month Contract period has expired or 36 months should we take up the 12 month extension period.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Renfrewshire 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
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CJM Project Financial Management Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379212
    Provison of a Consultant to Deliver Business Gateway Services - East Renfrewshire Council is seeking a is currently inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the East Renfrewshire Council area as detailed in the specification to cover 01 April 2020 - 31 March 2022. The appointed lead contractor will undertake the preparation and delivery of three Business Gateway core service areas: Start-up Advisory Service; Growth Advisory Service; and Business Gateway Local Services. As part of any bid, the appointed lead contractor will also be required to provide a part-time Business Information Officer (BIO).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386170
    Provison of a Consultant to Deliver Business Gateway Services - East Renfrewshire Council is seeking a is currently inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the East Renfrewshire Council area as detailed in the specification to cover 01 April 2020 - 31 March 2022. The appointed lead contractor will undertake the preparation and delivery of three Business Gateway core service areas: Start-up Advisory Service; Growth Advisory Service; and Business Gateway Local Services. As part of any bid, the appointed lead contractor will also be required to provide a part-time Business Information Officer (BIO).

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