This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2025 at 01:00

Award

26 Aug 2025 at 01:00

Tender

13 May 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council recently concluded a public procurement process for providing Business Gateway services within the Inverclyde area. This procurement process, completed through an open procedure, was designed to deliver comprehensive business support services under three core areas: Start-up Advisory Service, Growth Advisory Service, and Business Gateway Local Services. The services fall under the general public services industry category and are expected to be carried out in the UKM83 region, specifically around Greenock. The tender process saw a total of three bids, with Business Development Advisers Ltd being awarded the contract on 11th August 2025. This contract, valued at £199,312, became active thereafter, with the procurement process now in the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business consultancy and advisory services, to engage in economic development activities. The successful contractor has the opportunity to promote community benefits and employability projects while providing targeted business advice to priority sectors. Companies well-versed in meeting start-up and growth targets and possessing a strong local presence are best suited to compete. Additionally, the requirement for contractors to manage a local Business Gateway office introduces potential for growth and brand presence for businesses based in Inverclyde. The procurement contract also aligns with Inverclyde Council’s objective to maintain business registration numbers and support the growth of existing businesses, fostering a conducive environment for business advancements and community impacts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Business Gateway services in the Inverclyde Council area. The successful contractor must undertake the following three Business Gateway core service areas: a. Start-up Advisory Service; b. Growth Advisory Service; and c. Business Gateway Local Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful delivery of Business Gateway requires a range of general and specialist business support services, so it is expected that the contractor will lead a team that will provide a range of expert services. The detailed requirements of each of the three core Business Gateway services are set out in the Specification. The successful contractor will comply with them, with a particular focus on maintaining new business registration numbers, including Early Stage Growth and the provision of support to assist with the growth and sustainability of existing businesses within Inverclyde, particularly those businesses on the Growth Advisory Service. The contractor will also be expected to engage in other economic development activities, such as the promotion of community benefits, employability projects and events, and targeted business advice to priority sectors. The contractor will be expected to keep the CRM system up to date. The contractor will be expected to participate in local advertising and promotion, which may include talks to local business forums, including the Chamber of Commerce. The council is striving to provide a convenient service to its clients and is seeking to minimise the possible disruption with the need to travel to seek Business Gateway services. A Business Gateway office will help promote a strong brand presence in the market. It is therefore a requirement that the contractor be based locally within a central area of Inverclyde.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract will have an option to extend from 1st April 2027 until 31st March 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796470
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540234
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£199,312 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
If the services are still required and budget is confirmed then a retender may be undertaken

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverclyde 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
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Business Development Advisers Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530197
    Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde - Inverclyde Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Business Gateway services in the Inverclyde Council area. The successful contractor must undertake the following three Business Gateway core service areas: a. Start-up Advisory Service; b. Growth Advisory Service; and c. Business Gateway Local Services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537704
    Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde - Inverclyde Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Business Gateway services in the Inverclyde Council area. The successful contractor must undertake the following three Business Gateway core service areas: a. Start-up Advisory Service; b. Growth Advisory Service; and c. Business Gateway Local Services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540234
    Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde - Inverclyde Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Business Gateway services in the Inverclyde Council area. The successful contractor must undertake the following three Business Gateway core service areas: a. Start-up Advisory Service; b. Growth Advisory Service; and c. Business Gateway Local Services.

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