--- title: "Business Gateway Specialist Support Training Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034c5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034c5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034c5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034c5b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-06-30" --- # Business Gateway Specialist Support Training Services Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034c5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034c5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034c5b.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring specialist training services for business support under the title "Business Gateway Specialist Support Training Services." This procurement is categorised under services and specifically focuses on delivering a series of workshops, training sessions, and individual coaching aimed at pre-start, start-up, and existing businesses. The total value of this contract is estimated at £1,085,000, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd August 2022 at 10:00 AM. The locations for service delivery include Edinburgh and The Lothians, with an open procurement method employed for the process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in providing training, coaching, and business support services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering workshops on business growth, digital technology, and economic development will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers that can contribute to community benefits, such as targeted recruitment and training for local enterprises, are encouraged to apply, as the Council emphasises social and economic outcomes alongside contractual performance. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a series of 3 contracts for the delivery of specialist support workshops / training in respect of various Business Gateway services. ### Lot Information One to Many Workshops, One to One Surgeries and One to Few Coaching Sessions Providers will be expected to develop and deliver a range of workshops, coaching sessions and surgeries targeted at pre-start, start-up and existing businesses. Options: The Council may, at its discretion, utilise the proposed contracts to provide for new / additional scheduled support workshops and / or ad-hoc requirements of a broadly similar nature. Renewal: An initial contract period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further periods of 12 months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. DigitalBoost The key purpose of the DigitalBoost Programme is to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Scotland about digital technology, thus enabling them to enter new markets, trade internationally, increase business efficiency and (potentially) increase staff employed. Options: The Council may, at its discretion, utilise the proposed contracts to provide for new / additional scheduled support workshops and / or ad-hoc requirements of a broadly similar nature. Renewal: An initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further periods of 12 months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. Specialist Business Support The programme will offer expert help and business workshop services. These services will complement the core business growth support provided by the delivery team of Business Advisers employed by the City of Edinburgh Council. Options: The Council may, at its discretion, utilise the proposed contracts to provide for new / additional scheduled support workshops and / or ad-hoc requirements of a broadly similar nature. Renewal: Initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further periods of 12 months each, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017845-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,085,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2022 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017845-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000698789 - https://www.edinburghguarantee.org/ - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=698789 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=698789 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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