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Provision of Specialist Business Support to SME's

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Award

21 Sep 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council is the contracting authority for the recent procurement titled "Provision of Specialist Business Support to SME's", which falls under the services category. This initiative is based in the Falkirk area, with a procurement method classified as an open procedure. The procurement process, currently in the Award stage, is complete and has been supported by additional funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for enhanced business growth and resilience programs. The associated contracts were signed on 4th August 2021, indicating an active engagement in fostering local SME support.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing expert support and advisory services to SMEs, particularly in areas such as Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, and Digital Media Solutions. Companies with capabilities to deliver tailored growth strategies and expert advice would be especially well-suited to compete for this tender, as it aims to form a Framework Agreement that may extend over 36 months. The involvement of various SMEs in bidding highlights the inclusive nature of this tendering process, making it an ideal opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises across relevant sectors to emerge and prosper.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Business Support to SME's

Notice Description

Business Gateway provides information, training and advice to start up and existing businesses. Falkirk Council has been successful in securing additional monies from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme to provide a wider, more comprehensive package of business growth, resilience and survivability support across the area. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support in a particular area of expertise required.

Lot Information

Lot 3 - Finance

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required.. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will run for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF)Business Competitiveness Programme

Lot 4 - Procurement

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will run for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme

Lot 5 - Leadership and Organisational Development

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required.. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will run for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme

Lot 6 - Digital Media Solutions

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required.. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will run for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF)Business Competitiveness Programme

Lot 7 - Environmental

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required.. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will run for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme

Lot 8 - Internationalisation

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will run for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF)Business Competitiveness Programme

Lot 9 - Innovation

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required.. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will run for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme

Lot 2 - Information Technology

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will run for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme

Lot 1 -Marketing

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required.. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will run for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000667878
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428240
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

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72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

72212520 - Multimedia software development services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79342000 - Marketing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79996000 - Business organisation services

90710000 - Environmental management

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,799 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20214 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
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

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

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

BLUESTACK LOUDON SERVICES

EXPERTISE INFOTECH SERVICES LTD (EITS

FIFE BUSINESS SERVICES

GAP COMMUNICATIONS

INTEND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

JOHNSON ALLAN CONSULTING

MJM ASSOCIATES (SCOTLAND

SECURE BUSINESS ADVISORS

SOLUTIONS ON DEMAND

STEP

UXL

ZOE STIRTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428240
    Provision of Specialist Business Support to SME's - Business Gateway provides information, training and advice to start up and existing businesses. Falkirk Council has been successful in securing additional monies from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme to provide a wider, more comprehensive package of business growth, resilience and survivability support across the area. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support in a particular area of expertise required.

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