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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council has initiated a tender process for "Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde", with a focus on providing essential support including Start-up Advisory, Growth Advisory, and local services within the Inverclyde area. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, having been completed on August 25, 2021, with a total contract value of £106,300. This open procurement method invited submissions electronically, with a tender period that concluded on August 6, 2021, and was overseen by central purchasing body regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advisory services, particularly those with expertise in business growth, start-ups, and local community engagement. Companies that can demonstrate local presence, relevant certifications, and experience in delivering similar services will be well-positioned to compete. The successful contractor will play a vital role in facilitating business workshops and advisory services, which could in turn boost their own local brand presence and support expanded client networks in the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Business Gateway services in the Inverclyde Council area. The successful contractor must undertake the following three Business Gateway core service areas: a. Start-up Advisory Service; b. Growth Advisory Service; and c. Business Gateway Local Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council require provision of Business Gateway Services for the following three core service areas: Start-Up Advisory Service Growth Advisory Service Business Gateway Local Services It will also be a requirement of the contract for the successful contractor to deliver the following type of workshops: Business Planning Bookkeeping Introduction to Tax Trading Online Selling on Line Intellectual Property Steps to Increase Profit Newly Self Employed Dealing with Tax Introduction to Social Media Sales Strategy Email Marketing The council is striving to provide a convenient service to its clients and is seeking to minimise the possible disruption with the need to travel to seek business gateway services. A Business Gateway office will help promote a strong brand presence in the market. It is therefore a requirement that the Service Provider be based locally within a central area of Inverclyde.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000657749
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425682
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20215 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
Inverclyde Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LY
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Business Development Advisers Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420791
    Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde - Inverclyde Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Business Gateway services in the Inverclyde Council area. The successful contractor must undertake the following three Business Gateway core service areas: a. Start-up Advisory Service; b. Growth Advisory Service; and c. Business Gateway Local Services
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425682
    Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde - Inverclyde Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Business Gateway services in the Inverclyde Council area. The successful contractor must undertake the following three Business Gateway core service areas: a. Start-up Advisory Service; b. Growth Advisory Service; and c. Business Gateway Local Services

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