Award

The Provision of a Financial Advice and Information Service

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Award

03 Aug 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is seeking to provide a Financial Advice and Information Service in Greenock, UK, as part of its open procurement process, which has recently been completed. This contract, valued at £120,000, was awarded on 15th December 2020, following a competitive tender stage that aligned with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. Interested parties were able to participate, with the procurement initiated under the services category, which encompasses relevant provisions for regional or local authority needs.

This opportunity could foster business growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in financial consultancy and advisory services. Companies that can offer comprehensive financial guidance may find this contract particularly appealing, given the emphasis on accessible support for the local community. With the procurement method being open, it encourages a wide range of suppliers to engage, creating a competitive market environment that can lead to further partnerships and projects for those who successfully tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Financial Advice and Information Service

Notice Description

This procurement exercise has been conducted in accordance with Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (as amended).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise has been conducted in accordance with Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (as amended).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000701395
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455365
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20205 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stewart Ballantyne
Contact Email
stewart.ballantyne@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475714788

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 2UH
Post Town
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 East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINANCIAL FITNESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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