Award

Provision of Digital Boost Webinars, Coaching sessions, Clinics and Advisory Services

FALKIRK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2021 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

14 Jan 2021 at 00:00

Tender

14 Jan 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is currently in the Award stage for the procurement of "Provision of Digital Boost Webinars, Coaching sessions, Clinics and Advisory Services" across the local authority areas of Falkirk, Stirling, and Clackmannanshire. The procurement method used is an open procedure with a contract valued at £260,000 and a duration of one year, with the option to extend for a further twelve months. Key dates include the tender submission deadline that has recently passed, and the contract was officially signed on 21 April 2021.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the consulting and training sectors, to deliver essential digital skills services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given their capacity to provide specialised and tailored webinars and coaching sessions. The estimated total contract value of £300,000 over two years indicates a substantial opportunity for growth in this area, making it appealing for competitive bidders who can meet the quality criteria established by the council.

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Notice Title

Provision of Digital Boost Webinars, Coaching sessions, Clinics and Advisory Services

Notice Description

Falkirk Council is seeking responses to this ITT for the provision of DigitalBoost Webinars, Coaching Sessions and clinics and Advisory Services for the local authority areas of Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Falkirk Council is seeking responses to this ITT for the provision of DigitalBoost Webinars, Coaching Sessions and clinics and Advisory Services for the local authority areas of Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils.. 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 300,000 GBP is for 2 years

Renewal: Expected for renewal in 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000641083
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414899
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
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2023

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

STIRLING COUNCIL

Contact Name
Alan Renfrew
Contact Email
alan.renfrew@falkirk.gov.uk, pcu@falkirk.gov.uk, procurement@clacks.gov.uk, procurement@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000, +44 1324506566, +44 1786233384

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire South
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NSDESIGN

STEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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