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Levelling Up Fund Consultancy - Economic Development

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council is seeking a consultancy for its "Levelling Up Fund Consultancy - Economic Development" project, which focuses on evaluating options for a bid to the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund. The procurement has already reached the completion stage, with the award of the contract to Arup on 29 January 2022. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to participate, with the tender period having previously closed on 5 January 2022. The contract, valued at £125,000, will service the Stirling Council Area.

This opportunity is well-suited for consultancy firms specialising in economic development, particularly those with a track record in governmental bidding processes and business case development. Firms that can demonstrate previous experience with similar projects and have a minimum annual turnover of £250,000 over the last two years would be competitive candidates. The successful consultancy will assist Stirling Council in maximising its potential funding of up to £50 million, thereby creating pathways for innovative businesses to expand their contributions to local economic growth.

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Notice Title

Levelling Up Fund Consultancy - Economic Development

Notice Description

Appointment of consultancy to support is required for the evaluation of options for Stirling's bid to the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund and the subsequent development of the business case for the preferred option.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stirling Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to support the evaluation of options for Stirling's bid to the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund and the subsequent development of the business case for the preferred option. The consultant must have specific skills that will allow best possible business case to be submitted to UK Government, and maximise opportunity of receiving funding. Ensuring application is made to funder in good time, with co-operation across Services that will maximise the opportunity to receive funding of up to 20 million(GBP) - 50 million (GBP) for Stirling Council's 'Levelling Up' agenda.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000675871
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443946
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20224 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
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jacqueline Leishman
Contact Email
leishmanj@stirling.gov.uk, robbd@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2ET
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling West
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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