This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Aug 2023 at 01:00

Tender

25 Apr 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Falkirk Council has awarded a contract for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist Business Support to Small and Medium Enterprises. The contract covers services in areas such as marketing, IT, digital media, organisational development, HR, strategy, procurement, and finance. The contract is aimed at providing specialist advice to businesses in the Falkirk Council area, allowing for up to three days of specialist support for each beneficiary business. The contract is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of GBP 475,000. The deadline for tender submissions was on May 29, 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises specialising in marketing, IT, digital media, organisational development, HR, strategy, procurement, or finance to engage with Falkirk Council and expand their business. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers to participate across different lots, providing a platform for growth and collaboration. Businesses interested in providing high-quality specialist services to support the growth and resilience of other businesses in the Falkirk Council area are well-suited to compete in this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist Business Support to Small and Medium Enterprises

Notice Description

The service is expected to provide high quality specialist advice in particular areas of expertise, to existing and start up businesses with growth potential in the Falkirk Council area. Support may also be targeted to help businesses become more resilient or assist with survivability . Falkirk Council requires to set up a framework of suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver projects which will provide up to three days of Specialist support (known as Expert Help) for each beneficiary business

Lot Information

Lot 1: Marketing

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Lot 2: IT and Digital Media

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Lot 3: Organisational Development, HR and Strategy

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Lot 4: Procurement

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Lot 5: Finance

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000730014
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487284
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

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


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72212482 - Business intelligence software development services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72222300 - Information technology services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£451,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
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
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Brett Nicholls Associates

GAP Communications

Intend Business Development Ltd

STEP

Solutions on Demand Ltd

Uxl ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477016
    Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist Business Support to Small and Medium Enterprises - The service is expected to provide high quality specialist advice in particular areas of expertise, to existing and start up businesses with growth potential in the Falkirk Council area. Support may also be targeted to help businesses become more resilient or assist with survivability . Falkirk Council requires to set up a framework of suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver projects which will provide up to three days of Specialist support (known as Expert Help) for each beneficiary business
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487284
    Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist Business Support to Small and Medium Enterprises - The service is expected to provide high quality specialist advice in particular areas of expertise, to existing and start up businesses with growth potential in the Falkirk Council area. Support may also be targeted to help businesses become more resilient or assist with survivability . Falkirk Council requires to set up a framework of suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver projects which will provide up to three days of Specialist support (known as Expert Help) for each beneficiary business

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