Planning

Request for Information - Provision of Business Gateway Services

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Jul 2021 at 00:00

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

Aberdeenshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the renewal of their Business Gateway Services contract, valued at £7,100,000. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is focused on aiding local businesses through advisory services. The planned communication date for further notices is set for 1st October 2021, with the purpose of gathering insights from the market to enhance service provision across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. Interested suppliers will need to consult the associated documentation for comprehensive details on the project.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in business advisory services, especially those with expertise in providing tailored solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses that can demonstrate a proactive approach and possess the necessary skills to quickly establish trust with clients would be well-placed to compete. Engaging in this procurement process can not only facilitate direct growth by securing contracts but also enhance the provider's reputation in the local community, contributing to a more robust economic environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Provision of Business Gateway Services

Notice Description

The Council are looking to renew their contract for the provision of Business Gateway Services. Business Gateway provides a range of advisory services to businesses. The supplier is required to provide business advisers with the right knowledge, skill and experience to be able to quickly build trust and provide valuable advice to a range of businesses. In addition to skilled business advisers the supplier is expected to be proactive and creative in providing solutions to help businesses deal with the issues they face.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils currently have a contract in place for the provision of a range of Business Gateway services. In order to ensure that the Councils continue to secure the most economically advantageous service provision possible, the Councils are looking to the market to provide information on a number of different areas which may inform the forthcoming contract opportunity. Please see the attached document for further information.. Please see the attached document for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000660764
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421339
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2021Expired
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
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Keith McGilvray
Contact Email
keith.mcgilvray@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467469529

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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