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Provision of Business Gateway Shetland Advisory Services 2023 - 2026

Shetland Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Aug 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council, a regional/local authority in the UK, has completed the procurement of Business Gateway Shetland Advisory Services for the period 2023-2026. The Council sought interest from economic operators to join a Framework Agreement to provide business advisory services locally in the Shetland Islands. Key dates include the start date of 1st October 2023 and potential extensions for two more 12-month periods.

This public procurement opportunity for Business Gateway Shetland Advisory Services offers growth opportunities for businesses providing services in business advisory, consultancy, and training. SMEs and service providers with experience in delivering similar services, including start-up and existing business support, are well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender. The Framework Agreement aims to provide flexibility and simplicity, creating a conducive environment for local businesses to thrive and expand their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Business Gateway Shetland Advisory Services 2023 - 2026

Notice Description

The Council had a requirement for the provision of Business Gateway Shetland Advisory Services and sought interest from economic operators in the market to join a Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement was intended to provide agility, flexibility and simplicity to deliver business advisory services locally, that is in the Shetland Islands area for an initial period from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2026. Delivery methods would include one-to-one advice, face to face with Clients. There was also an option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further 12-month periods, subject to the availability of funding.

Lot Information

One-to-one Start-up Advisory Services

Start-up advisory services cover pre-start, start-up and early stage support for new businesses.

Renewal: There is an option of extending the Framework Agreement for a further two 12-month periods from 2026 onwards.

One-to-one Existing and Growing Businesses Advisory Services

One-to-one advisory services to existing and growing businesses with the Shetland Islands.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further two 12-month periods from 2026 onwards.

One-to-many Start-up Advisory Services

One-to-many Start-up advisory services in the form of training Workshops and events.

Renewal: There is the option of two 12-month extensions to the Framework Agreement from 2026 onwards.

One-to-many Existing and Growing Businesses Advisory Services

One-to-many advisory services via Training Workshops and events.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further two 12-month periods from 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000731560
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506676
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
If extensions are granted to the Framework Agreement, then recurrent procurement would be in 2028.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Shetland Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Postcode Area
Lerwick
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Campion Comms & Coaching

Creative Consulting

Diana Abernethy

Jeffrey Gaskell

Tuminds Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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