Planning

Digital Support for Aberdeenshire (Request for Information)

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Sep 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council has initiated a planning stage tender titled "Digital Support for Aberdeenshire (Request for Information)" in the services industry category. The procurement aims to provide digital support to businesses and organisations in Aberdeen, UKM50. The tender, with a value of £25,000 GBP, seeks to upskill and offer practical digital assistance across various themes including website support, data analytics, and cyber resilience. The deadline for future notice responses is 6th October 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in digital services and technology to engage with Aberdeenshire Council and potentially secure a contract to provide support services. Businesses specializing in website development, data analytics, software/app customization, digital strategy, and cyber resilience may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. Engaging with this tender could lead to collaborations with the council and further business growth opportunities in the digital support sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Support for Aberdeenshire (Request for Information)

Notice Description

The Digital Support for Aberdeenshire project aims to upskill and provide practical digital support to help and support businesses and organisations on their digital journey. It is anticipated that the model of support will largely follow previous opportunities by which the business requests for support or support is identified by the likes of a business advisor or support of that business. The request form would be completed by the business, and they would select what support they think they would need and demonstrate why they need that support; this request would then be reviewed by the Council. It is imagined that the business would receive 1,2 or 3 days of support from a consultant to solve their problem and help them on the journey. Each intervention will need to provide a report / summary of intervention that supports the work done and any comments from the consultant that help and support the client. Following on from previous years the support can followed the following themes outlined below, we will be broadly looking at similar, but this will depend upon what the market seeks and the expert's knowledge. Website Support Data Analytics Customisation of software or app development Social Media Development or Implementation Mobile or internet technologies Cloud Computing Digital Strategy Cyber Resilience The Council are currently reviewing options in the hope of securing funding to deliver this much needed support and seeking responses from the market to further inform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Digital Support for Aberdeenshire project aims to upskill and provide practical digital support to help and support businesses and organisations on their digital journey. It is anticipated that the model of support will largely follow previous opportunities by which the business requests for support or support is identified by the likes of a business advisor or support of that business. The request form would be completed by the business, and they would select what support they think they would need and demonstrate why they need that support; this request would then be reviewed by the Council. It is imagined that the business would receive 1,2 or 3 days of support from a consultant to solve their problem and help them on the journey. Each intervention will need to provide a report / summary of intervention that supports the work done and any comments from the consultant that help and support the client. Following on from previous years the support can followed the following themes outlined below, we will be broadly looking at similar, but this will depend upon what the market seeks and the expert's knowledge. Website Support Data Analytics Customisation of software or app development Social Media Development or Implementation Mobile or internet technologies Cloud Computing Digital Strategy Cyber Resilience

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000744192
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487915
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jamie.hutcheon@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487915
    Digital Support for Aberdeenshire (Request for Information) - The Digital Support for Aberdeenshire project aims to upskill and provide practical digital support to help and support businesses and organisations on their digital journey. It is anticipated that the model of support will largely follow previous opportunities by which the business requests for support or support is identified by the likes of a business advisor or support of that business. The request form would be completed by the business, and they would select what support they think they would need and demonstrate why they need that support; this request would then be reviewed by the Council. It is imagined that the business would receive 1,2 or 3 days of support from a consultant to solve their problem and help them on the journey. Each intervention will need to provide a report / summary of intervention that supports the work done and any comments from the consultant that help and support the client. Following on from previous years the support can followed the following themes outlined below, we will be broadly looking at similar, but this will depend upon what the market seeks and the expert's knowledge. Website Support Data Analytics Customisation of software or app development Social Media Development or Implementation Mobile or internet technologies Cloud Computing Digital Strategy Cyber Resilience The Council are currently reviewing options in the hope of securing funding to deliver this much needed support and seeking responses from the market to further inform.

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