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BUSINESS GATEWAY MIDLOTHIAN EXPERT HELP

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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03 Nov 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Title

BUSINESS GATEWAY MIDLOTHIAN EXPERT HELP

Notice Description

Midlothian Council is seeking providers with the competence and capability to deliver specialist business support in the form of Environmental Energy Audit Consultancy and Digital Marketing Services Consultancy to Business Gateway Midlothian clients. Business Gateway is a national business support service. In Midlothian the service is delivered by the Council's Economic Development Service. Publicly funded, the Business Gateway service directly contributes to Scotland's economic wellbeing. Business Gateway Midlothian's team of Advisers work with clients at all stages of development, from the initial idea through to building their workforce Advisers tailor their support to each client and connect them to expertise in the wider business support eco-system.

Lot Information

Environmental Energy Audit Consultancy

Midlothian Council is seeking providers with the competence and capability to deliver specialist business support in the form of Environmental Energy Audit Consultancy to Business Gateway Midlothian clients. The service delivery will support local businesses through the undertaking of on-site bespoke energy efficiency audits and the provision of reports, advice and guidance to achieve carbon reduction, improve environmental credentials and cost savings through adapting processes to minimise environmental impact

Renewal: Further 12 months.

Digital Marketing Services Consultancy

Midlothian Council is seeking providers with the competence and capability to deliver specialist business support in the form of Digital Marketing Services Consultancy to Business Gateway Midlothian clients. The service delivery will focus on upskilling business owners/staff to increase the business's visibility, engagement and brand awareness on digital platforms including Social Media channels, website and email marketing.

Renewal: Further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814644
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542613
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

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

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chinedu Ezek
Contact Email
chinedu.ezek@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542613
    BUSINESS GATEWAY MIDLOTHIAN EXPERT HELP - Midlothian Council is seeking providers with the competence and capability to deliver specialist business support in the form of Environmental Energy Audit Consultancy and Digital Marketing Services Consultancy to Business Gateway Midlothian clients. Business Gateway is a national business support service. In Midlothian the service is delivered by the Council's Economic Development Service. Publicly funded, the Business Gateway service directly contributes to Scotland's economic wellbeing. Business Gateway Midlothian's team of Advisers work with clients at all stages of development, from the initial idea through to building their workforce Advisers tailor their support to each client and connect them to expertise in the wider business support eco-system.

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