Tender

Provision of a North East Circular Economy Business Initiative

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

A tender has been issued by Aberdeenshire Council for the "Provision of a North East Circular Economy Business Initiative" in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, aimed at enhancing the regional circular economy from 2022 to 2023. This open procurement procedure has a contract value of £300,000 and is currently active, with submission deadlines set for 5th August 2022. The tender invites proposals from qualified service providers to develop local business sectors and encourage a sustainable business environment. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This initiative presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, sustainability practices, and economic development services. Companies with experience in implementing circular economy principles or creating business support programmes would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the project seeks to build capacity and foster long-term improvements in regional business operations, the successful bidder may also benefit from potential contract extensions based on performance and funding availability.

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Notice Title

Provision of a North East Circular Economy Business Initiative

Notice Description

The tenderer is required to run a North East Scotland circular economy business initiative for 2022-23 in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which acts to contribute to the following: - Building the productive circular capacity of North-east business sectors, business supply chains and business centres (localities) - Developing the regional business environment to support more circular business opportunities - Laying foundations for the future support of an ongoing transition to a more circular economy

Lot Information

Lot 1

The tenderer is required to run a North East Scotland circular economy business initiative for 2022-23 in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which acts to contribute to the following: - Building the productive circular capacity of North-east business sectors, business supply chains and business centres (localities) - Developing the regional business environment to support more circular business opportunities - Laying foundations for the future support of an ongoing transition to a more circular economy. For additional information, please see the attached documentation.

Renewal: A potential for a further 24 months - but this is subject to 1) the availability of funding and 2) at the full discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000699492
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453324
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

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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