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East Lothian Local Economy Strategy Consultancy Services

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Lothian Council has awarded a contract for the provision of consultancy services for the East Lothian Local Economy Strategy. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, under a services category. The tender title is "East Lothian Local Economy Strategy Consultancy Services." The procurement stage has been completed with the contract being signed on 31st March 2023. The buying organisation, East Lothian Council, based in Haddington, is the contracting authority. The contract was awarded to Stantec UK Limited. The location of the service delivery is East Lothian, UK.

This tender for consultancy services offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly consultancy firms experienced in local economy strategy development and delivery. Companies engaging with social and economic analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method was a selective procedure under a services category. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 31st March 2023, indicating the project is in progress. The procurement process aimed to identify and engage a consultant to support the Local Economy Strategy, highlighting potential for long-term partnerships and community integration.

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Notice Title

East Lothian Local Economy Strategy Consultancy Services

Notice Description

East Lothian Local Economy Strategy Consultancy Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council seeks to appoint an innovative consultant or consortia to support the development and delivery of a Local Economy Strategy for East Lothian. The consultant will review existing local, regional, and national strategy and policy, carry out social and economic analysis, lead consultation and engagement, develop and appraise options, make recommendations, and develop and support delivery plans.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000714956
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477119
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20232 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
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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