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Expert Help for Business

Aberdeenshire Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

09 Apr 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

14 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council initiated a procurement process titled "Expert Help for Business," focusing on consultancy services to support businesses in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79400000 for consultancy services, followed an open procedure under the "services" category. The key dates for the procurement process included a tender submission deadline initially set for 26 January 2026, later extended to 2 February 2026, to accommodate additional review time for information security measures. By April 2026, the procurement reached the award stage, resulting in several lots being completed and awarded to suppliers.

This tender presented significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, as the council sought expertise in areas such as financial management, strategy and business development, human resources, marketing, digital technology, and supply chain management. Notably, multiple lots were awarded, reflecting the diverse needs encompassed in the tender. The procurement was designed to support business growth through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development, funded by local councils. Businesses with capabilities in the specified consultancy domains were particularly suited to benefit from participating in this framework, which facilitates engaging with public sector contracts and adds stability to their growth plans.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert Help for Business

Notice Description

The council is looking to procure consultancy support for a variety of different topics for business support within Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire.

Lot Information

Strategy & Business Development

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Human Resources, Leadership and Skills

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Marketing Strategy

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Digital Marketing Strategy

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Branding

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Information technology, digital technology, websites and online platforms (excluding social media)

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Procurement & Supply Chain

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Legal

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Financial Management

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818907
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553529
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

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£455,466 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£456,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£328,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete, Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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
11
Supplier Names

Kampakis and co

Delfinity Ltd

Defankle Innovation Limited

Dorothy McKinney Ltd (McKinney HR)

Korero PR Ltd

Tuminds Ltd

Electrify Marketing & Communications

Inspire IT Services Ltd

Passion 4 Social CIC

Tinto Procurement

Barkers Commercial Consultancy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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