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Award

25 Jul 2023 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

13 Mar 2023 at 00:00

Tender

09 Mar 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Falkirk Council is currently in the procurement stage for the provision of Business Gateway Services in Clackmannanshire. This tender, with the title "Provision Of Business Gateway Services," falls under the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure conducted by Falkirk Council as the contracting authority. The service aims to provide high-quality advice and support to new start and existing businesses, improve productivity, and support business growth. The deadline for receiving tenders was extended to 18th April 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in offering services related to business advice, support, and growth in Clackmannanshire. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in start-up advisory services and support for existing businesses would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process conducted by Falkirk Council. The contract value is significant at £950,000, providing a substantial opportunity for business growth and collaboration in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision Of Business Gateway Services

Notice Description

Falkirk Council invites tenders to quote for the provision of business gateway services in Clackmannanshire in accordance with this and associated documentation. Falkirk Council is the contracting authority on behalf of Clackmannanshire Council. The service is expected to provide high quality advice and support to new start and existing businesses; support the creation of new and sustainable businesses & improve productivity and support the survival and growth of existing businesses. There are two key service areas which together form Business Gateway. The three areas are: > Start-Up Advisory Service > Existing and Growing Businesses Service Business Gateway will also work in partnership with other public and private sector providers to ensure that: > Business Gateway services are firmly embedded as the local point of contact for accessing public sector business support where possible; and > referral arrangements are put in place with those private and public sector deliverers of support involved with pre-enterprise, start-up and business development.

Lot Information

Lot 1

See available tender documentation.. See available tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000725089
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484469
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

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


CPV Codes

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£749,155 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20233 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
Additional Buyers

Clackmannanshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
FK2 7YZ
Postcode Area
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
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ceteris (scotland) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473219
    Provision Of Business Gateway Services - Falkirk Council invites tenders to quote for the provision of business gateway services in Clackmannanshire in accordance with this and associated documentation. Falkirk Council is the contracting authority on behalf of Clackmannanshire Council. The service is expected to provide high quality advice and support to new start and existing businesses; support the creation of new and sustainable businesses & improve productivity and support the survival and growth of existing businesses. There are two key service areas which together form Business Gateway. The three areas are: > Start-Up Advisory Service > Existing and Growing Businesses Service Business Gateway will also work in partnership with other public and private sector providers to ensure that: > Business Gateway services are firmly embedded as the local point of contact for accessing public sector business support where possible; and > referral arrangements are put in place with those private and public sector deliverers of support involved with pre-enterprise, start-up and business development.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484469
    Provision Of Business Gateway Services - Falkirk Council invites tenders to quote for the provision of business gateway services in Clackmannanshire in accordance with this and associated documentation. Falkirk Council is the contracting authority on behalf of Clackmannanshire Council. The service is expected to provide high quality advice and support to new start and existing businesses; support the creation of new and sustainable businesses & improve productivity and support the survival and growth of existing businesses. There are two key service areas which together form Business Gateway. The three areas are: > Start-Up Advisory Service > Existing and Growing Businesses Service Business Gateway will also work in partnership with other public and private sector providers to ensure that: > Business Gateway services are firmly embedded as the local point of contact for accessing public sector business support where possible; and > referral arrangements are put in place with those private and public sector deliverers of support involved with pre-enterprise, start-up and business development.

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