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UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement

Aberdeenshire Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

22 Nov 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

22 Nov 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

25 Oct 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council has initiated a tender process for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement. This project aims to support the development of community-owned assets through the Communities and Place Improving Places Programme. The tender is in the Services category and is currently at an active stage. The deadline for submissions is 27th November 2023. Businesses in the food and catering, transport, leisure, culture, tourism, and property sectors would find opportunities for growth through this tender.

The procurement process led by Aberdeenshire Council provides a chance for businesses to participate in supporting rural communities in Aberdeenshire. The framework agreement focuses on establishing credible business plans, applying for project funding, and developing financially sustainable operations. Businesses in various sectors can benefit from this tender, including those involved in food and catering, transport infrastructure, leisure and culture services, and environmental sustainability. The deadline for tender submissions has been extended to 4th December 2023, giving interested companies more time to prepare their bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Aberdeenshire Council has secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to provide support to the development of community owned assets through the Communities and Place Improving Places Programme. This project has been identified as a need within the UKSPF Aberdeenshire Investment Plan, in response to a recognition that in order to secure external funding from Public, Charitable and Private sectors including the UKSPF, community-led capital and revenue projects require a detailed feasibility study which may cover several specialist elements. Applications to the challenge fund element of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and previous funding programmes have provided further evidence that this project is needed, to support the leaders of these projects to explore and evidence the feasibility of their proposed projects and enterprises. Many projects are not at the point where all aspects of feasibility have been resolved, and so lack the underpinning detail that is required by an external funder, a crucial requirement for each project's realisation and sustainability. This Framework is designed to support and help community-led capital and revenue projects to establish credible business plans, successfully apply for project funding and develop financially sustainable operations in the longer term, both preventing the loss of crucial facilities and developing new resources for rural communities in Aberdeenshire.

Lot Information

FOOD AND CATERING - e.g. Community Cafes and Kitchens

This Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding: Commercial feasibility and technical reviews Equipment and facilities Food and drink menus Food hygiene Legislation compliance Options appraisals Financial forecasting

TRANSPORT - Active Transport Routes and Projects

LOT 2 - TRANSPORT - Active Transport Routes and Projects This Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding: Cycle route planning or improvements Pedestrian route planning or improvements Travel initiatives Maintenance schedules Land access Land ownership

LEISURE, CULTURE & TOURISM - Museums, Visitor Centres, Performance Venues

his Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding: Commercial and efficiency reviews Increasing public use of services Sport and Library service studies Technical reviews Trusts and joint ventures Financial forecasting

PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT - Community Owned Buildings, Infrastructure & Land

This Lot includes advice surrounding: Environmental and Sustainability Assessments and appraisals Alternative energy Archaeology studies Biodiversity Carbon foot-printing and reduction Carbon reduction and climate change adaptation Climate change adaptation and mitigation Environmental audits Environmental initiatives Energy efficiency and targets Green technologies Heat networks Landscape management Sustainability Water management Waste auditing Delivery models Facilities Management Business case development Risk assessments and controls Safe working procedures Benchmarking Revenue optimisation and funding Risk and internal control Service improvement and performance Sustainable community strategies Alternative waste treatment Carbon assessments Commercial waste Options appraisals Permits and accreditations Communication Customer insight information Public dialogue, engagement and consultation Branding Communication and marketing materials Outline architectural plans/options appraisals (not full architectural drawings) QS Services Financial Forecasting

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000748338
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499033
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

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

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

79314000 - Feasibility study

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Aberdeenshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Ann Nisbet

Connected Transport Planning

DWS Associates Limited

Delfinity Ltd

Ethos Consultants

Hall Aitken

Land Use Consultants Limited

SKS supply to HIE Communities

Tomson Consulting Ltd

ekosgen

Further Information

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