Notice Information
Notice Title
SPECIALIST BUSINESS ADVICE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EXPERT HELP) FRAMEWORK 1 APRIL 2026 - 31 MARCH 2029
Notice Description
From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise.
Lot Information
Marketing
From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document
Renewal: Subject to future funding
Business DevelopmentFrom 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document
Renewal: Subject to future funding
EnvironmentalFrom 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document
Renewal: Subject to future funding
InnovationFrom 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document
Renewal: Subject to future funding
FinanceFrom 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document
Renewal: Subject to future funding
Information SystemsFrom 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document
Renewal: Subject to future funding
PeopleFrom 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document
Renewal: Subject to future funding
PropertyFrom 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document
Renewal: Subject to future funding
Legal & ComplianceFrom 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document
Renewal: Subject to future funding
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000820974
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553212
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- PCS Notice - Website 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
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- CPV Codes
79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
79411100 - Business development consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £292,500 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £292,500 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 2 Apr 20265 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 16 Feb 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
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- Business Gateway Fife
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- GLENROTHES
- Postcode
- KY6 2AL
- Postcode Area
- Kirkcaldy
- Country
- Scotland
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM0 Eastern Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
- Delivery Location
- TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
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- Local Authority
- Fife
- Electoral Ward
- Glenrothes West and Kinglassie
- Westminster Constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
Supplier Information
- Number of Suppliers
- 30
- Supplier Names
Simplicity Marketing Scotland Ltd
Millar Professional Services Limited
Full Circle Management Solutions Ltd
Kilkerran Park Ltd ta The Business Growth Partnership
Data Engineering Projects Ltd.
CJM Project Financial Management Ltd
Gray Planning & Development Limited
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547475&idx=2
23rd January 2026 - Lot selection and Key staff -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547475&idx=3
23rd January 2026 - Lot selection and Key staff -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547475&idx=1
19th January 2026 - INSTRUCTIONS PACK SPD STAGE -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547475
SPECIALIST BUSINESS ADVICE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EXPERT HELP) FRAMEWORK 1 APRIL 2026 - 31 MARCH 2029 - From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553212
SPECIALIST BUSINESS ADVICE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EXPERT HELP) FRAMEWORK 1 APRIL 2026 - 31 MARCH 2029 - From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise.
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