Planning

Improvement Service Associates Framework

IMPROVEMENT SERVICE

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Planning

27 Oct 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement Service is planning a tender for the "Improvement Service Associates Framework" aimed at providing expert support and resources to the Scottish Local Government Family. This framework is categorised under services and is located in the UK, specifically centered around Livingston. Key dates include an upcoming notice on 1 December 2020. The procurement process is being initiated collaboratively, and interested parties are encouraged to engage in free information sessions scheduled for 19 and 23 November 2020, aimed at fostering understanding of the expected skills and project initiatives.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in public service support and capacity-building within local government contexts. Organisations and individuals with relevant skills looking to collaborate with the Improvement Service will find this framework an appealing prospect for growth. The framework seeks a diverse range of contributors, making it suitable for consultancy firms, service providers, and specialists who are adept in supporting governmental organisations, particularly those familiar with the Scottish local government landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improvement Service Associates Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the Improvement Service, councils and other organisations within the Scottish Local Government Family where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the IS, councils and other organisations within the Scottish Local Government Family where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis. We're looking for a diverse range of individuals / organisations with the relevant skills, knowledge and expertise from across Scotland. If you're interested in taking part, come along to one of our free information sessions. The key purpose of the events is to publicise this opportunity, to help attract the best Associates and to inform potential Associates about our key priorities including the types of projects and initiatives we are involved in and the programmes we support. It will also provide potential Associates with the chance to gain insight into the types of skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for. Date 1 - Thursday 19 November 10am - 11am Registration link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3581131772053908240 Date 2 - Monday 23 November 2pm - 3 pm Registration link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5625331695787158544 Please note, that the two events have the same agenda, so there is no need to attend both!. If you experience difficulties with the registration, please contact andrea.balogh@improvementservice.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000632825
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398191
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrea.balogh@improvementservice.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506282012

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6AX
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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