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E-Commerce Support Programme (Business Gateway)

Dumfries and Galloway Council

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09 May 2023 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Council has initiated a tender process for the Contract for E-Commerce Support Programme in the General Public Services sector. The title of the tender is "E-Commerce Support Programme (Business Gateway)" and aims to provide Shopify subscriptions and setup support to local retailers in Dumfries. The procurement stage is currently set as 'active', with the tender period closing on June 8, 2023, and the bid opening scheduled for the same day. Businesses interested in participating should visit the Public Contracts Scotland website for submission details and requirements.

This tender opportunity by the Dumfries and Galloway Council offers a chance for businesses active in the e-commerce and retail industry to expand their services. Companies specializing in providing technology solutions and consultancy services for setting up online retail platforms like Shopify are well-suited to compete for this contract. The programme caters exclusively to Business Gateway clients in Dumfries, emphasizing community benefits and support for retailers in launching and managing their online stores effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Commerce Support Programme (Business Gateway)

Notice Description

This tender process is for participation in the Contract for E-Commerce Support Programme. This service is exclusively for Business Gateway clients in Dumfries and Galloway Council Area. This programme will provide each successful retail applicant a 12-month subscription to Shopify and 2 days 1-2-1 set-up and training support. This programme will help retailers create and launch a new Shopify website from scratch including delivery of some or all the businesses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This service is exclusively for Business Gateway clients in the Dumfries and Galloway Council area. Once a business has been identified as requiring expert Ecommerce Support, the provider will be required to work with said business up to a maximum of 2 days. The Consultants will be expected to respond flexibly to service, and client needs as they arise. Consultancy session can be done as part days, in person or virtual. This programme will provide each successful retail applicant a 12 month subscription to Shopify and 2 days 1-2-1 set-up and training support. This programme will help retailers create and launch a new Shopify website from scratch including delivery of some or all the following, for each business. Buy a domain name for one year. Buy one year of the Shopify Basic plan. Sign up with Shopify. Choose a theme. Build web pages. Add the first few products and train staff how to add products. Connect to other sales channels. Set up the checkout. Set up a payment gateway. Set up email notifications. Install analytics tools. Add contact us, Set up shipping options. Inform retailer of the online training and support from Shopify. After launch support to answer queries from retailers It is expected that the contractor will have to deliver via a mixture of face-to-face meetings with clients, for example at the start of the project and for training, with remote working on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000731601
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478070
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

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