---
title: "Provision of Business Gateway Shetland Advisory Services 2023 - 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ec75"
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buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-04"
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# Provision of Business Gateway Shetland Advisory Services 2023 - 2026

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ec75

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Business Gateway Shetland Advisory Services 2023 - 2026". This procurement falls under the services category and focuses on feasibility study and advisory service analysis. The contract involves the delivery of business advisory services locally in the Shetland Islands from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2026. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the Framework Agreement aiming to provide agility and flexibility in service delivery.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms interested in providing one-to-one or one-to-many advisory services to start-up or existing and growing businesses in the Shetland Islands. Businesses specializing in business consultancy, advisory services, or analysis within the feasibility study domain would be well-suited to compete. The Shetland Islands Council, as the contracting authority, emphasises quality as a significant award criterion, indicating a preference for high-quality service providers with a focus on client satisfaction and support.

## Notice

The Council had a requirement for the provision of Business Gateway Shetland Advisory Services and sought interest from economic operators in the market to join a Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement was intended to provide agility, flexibility and simplicity to deliver business advisory services locally, that is in the Shetland Islands area for an initial period from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2026. Delivery methods would include one-to-one advice, face to face with Clients. There was also an option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further 12-month periods, subject to the availability of funding.

### Lot Information

One-to-one Start-up Advisory Services

Start-up advisory services cover pre-start, start-up and early stage support for new businesses.

Renewal: There is an option of extending the Framework Agreement for a further two 12-month periods from 2026 onwards.

One-to-one Existing and Growing Businesses Advisory Services

One-to-one advisory services to existing and growing businesses with the Shetland Islands.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further two 12-month periods from 2026 onwards.

One-to-many Start-up Advisory Services

One-to-many Start-up advisory services in the form of training Workshops and events.

Renewal: There is the option of two 12-month extensions to the Framework Agreement from 2026 onwards.

One-to-many Existing and Growing Businesses Advisory Services

One-to-many advisory services via Training Workshops and events.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further two 12-month periods from 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017296-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | If extensions are granted to the Framework Agreement, then recurrent procurement would be in 2028. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CAMPION COMMS & COACHING; CREATIVE CONSULTING; DIANA ABERNETHY; JEFFREY GASKELL; TUMINDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2024 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017296-2024
- 2 Aug 2023 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022478-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731560
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402

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