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The Provision of a Digital Expert Programme

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of a Digital Expert Programme," in the services industry category. The initiative aimed to enhance digital technology adoption among businesses in Glasgow. The contract, following an open procurement method, was awarded to three service providers: Elevator, Aerial Digital Ltd, and NSDesign Ltd. Key milestones included the contract signing on 14th August 2025, with a total value of £440,000 GBP. The main operations will be carried out in Glasgow, and the programme falls under the category code 72222300, as per the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV). The contract and award notices were issued on 4th September 2025, marking the stage of the contract as active.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in digital consultancy and support services, particularly those that specialise in enhancing digital competence among local businesses. SMEs, such as the awarded suppliers, are well-positioned to benefit from such government initiatives due to their innovative capabilities and local market understanding. The programme offers opportunities for these businesses to grow through public sector engagements and can ultimately lead to further collaborations with local authorities and businesses looking to digitise their operations. The involvement in such projects serves to enhance their credibility and market reach significantly.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Digital Expert Programme

Notice Description

The council invited suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers to submit bids for the provision of a Digital Expert Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Digital Expert Programme is aimed at increasing the confidence and desire amongst Glasgow businesses to explore and adopt digital technologies and platforms, productivity and efficiency through 1-2-1 support. Glasgow City Council's Economic Development Section within the Chief Executives Department provides access to free business support / impartial advice to start up and existing businesses in Glasgow (Recipient Businesses). The service provided by Business Glasgow who are part of the Economic Development Section, has evolved in response to the prevailing economic conditions and to the needs of local economies and as such provides this Digital Expert Programme.. 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807638
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538547
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline Dougan
Contact Email
caroline.dougan@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412876845

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AERIAL DIGITAL

ELEVATOR

NSDESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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