Notice Information
Notice Title
Specialist Consultancy Support and Training Services Framework
Notice Description
West Lothian Council have been awarded funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This project enables the local delivery of enhanced Business Gateway services through a flexible set of interventions - tailoring these to local circumstances and opportunities. One of the key objectives for Business Gateway West Lothian is to provide consultancy support and training to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to SMEs and Micro businesses. This aims to complement the Current Business Gateway activity by: - Increasing the range of specialist consultancy support available to local growing businesses; - Providing additional training and webinars to growing businesses.
Lot Information
Marketing and Branding
The purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Marketing and Branding; Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Marketing and Branding Services. West Lothian Council reserves the right at all times to award or not award this Lot and also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5
Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend by a further 12 months.
Procurement and Quality AssuranceThe purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will have a Lot for Procurement and Quality Assurance. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Procurement and Quality Assurance services. West Lothian Council reserves the right at all times to award or not award this Lot and also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5
Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend for a further 12 months.
Legal, Property and Human ResourcesThe purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Legal, Property and Human Resources. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Legal, Property and Human Resources. West Lothian Council reserves the right to award or not award this Lot and reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5
Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend for a further 12 months.
ExportingThe purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Exporting. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Exporting services. West Lothian Council reserves the right to award or not award this Lot and also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5
Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend by a further 12 months.
FinanceThe purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Finance. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Finance services West Lothian Council reserves the right to award or not award this Lot and also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5
Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend for a further 12 months.
Digital and Social MediaThe purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Digital and Social Media. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Digital and Social Media services. West Lothian Council reserves the right to award or not award this Lot and reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5
Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend by a further 12 months.
EnvironmentalThe purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Environmental. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Environmental services. West Lothian Council reserves the right to award or not award this Lot and reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5
Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend by a further 12 months.
Information TechnologyThe purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Information Technology. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Information Technology services. West Lothian Council reserves the right to award or not award this Lot and reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5
Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend for a further 12 months.
Business DevelopmentThe purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Business Development. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Business Development Services. West Lothian Council reserves the right at all times to award or not award the Lot and also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5
Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend for a further 12 months.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000731130
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477966
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- 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
66 - Financial and insurance services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
66171000 - Financial consultancy services
70331000 - Residential property services
70332000 - Non-residential property services
70332200 - Commercial property management services
70332300 - Industrial property services
71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
72222300 - Information technology services
79100000 - Legal services
79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
79111000 - Legal advisory services
79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
79342000 - Marketing services
79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
79411100 - Business development consultancy services
79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
90700000 - Environmental services
90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £120,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 5 May 20233 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 5 Jun 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- West Lothian Council
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LIVINGSTON
- Postcode
- EH54 6FF
- Postcode Area
- Edinburgh
- Country
- Scotland
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM1 East Central Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM14 West Lothian
- Delivery Location
- TLM78 West Lothian
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- Local Authority
- West Lothian
- Electoral Ward
- Livingston South
- Westminster Constituency
- Livingston
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477966
Specialist Consultancy Support and Training Services Framework - West Lothian Council have been awarded funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This project enables the local delivery of enhanced Business Gateway services through a flexible set of interventions - tailoring these to local circumstances and opportunities. One of the key objectives for Business Gateway West Lothian is to provide consultancy support and training to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to SMEs and Micro businesses. This aims to complement the Current Business Gateway activity by: - Increasing the range of specialist consultancy support available to local growing businesses; - Providing additional training and webinars to growing businesses.
Notice URLs
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