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title: "UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement - Post Box"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040efd"
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# UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement - Post Box

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040efd

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## Summary

The Aberdeenshire Council has initiated the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement to provide support for the development of community-owned assets. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline of 27th November 2023. The main procurement category is services, and the lots include Food and Catering, Transport, Leisure, Culture & Tourism, and Property & Environment. This presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in feasibility studies, advisory services, and analysis, particularly in the specified industry categories.

This tender by Aberdeenshire Council aims to support community-led projects in Aberdeenshire by establishing credible business plans through detailed feasibility studies. Businesses in the services sector, especially those involved in consultancy services, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing equal opportunities for suppliers to participate. The deadline for submission is 27th November 2023, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to sustainable rural development in Aberdeenshire.

## Notice

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. This is a supplementary notice to allow for the submission of responses to the below contract notice. Due to an administrative error, the notice has not been extended, and thus the post box was closed as per the original deadline and not the intended extension of 11/12/2023 12:00. To allow bidders to submit their responses, we have created this supplementary contract notice. Please note if you have successfully submitted a response under an old contract notice, you are not required to submit it under this supplementary notice Title: UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement Reference No: OCT491218 OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000748338

### Lot Information

FOOD AND CATERING - e.g. Community Cafes and Kitchens

This Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding: Commercial feasibility and technical reviews Equipment and facilities Food and drink menus Food hygiene Legislation compliance Options appraisals Financial forecasting

TRANSPORT - Active Transport Routes and Projects

LOT 2 - TRANSPORT - Active Transport Routes and Projects This Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding: Cycle route planning or improvements Pedestrian route planning or improvements Travel initiatives Maintenance schedules Land access Land ownership

LEISURE, CULTURE & TOURISM - Museums, Visitor Centres, Performance Venues

his Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding: Commercial and efficiency reviews Increasing public use of services Sport and Library service studies Technical reviews Trusts and joint ventures Financial forecasting

PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT - Community Owned Buildings, Infrastructure & Land

This Lot includes advice surrounding: Environmental and Sustainability Assessments and appraisals Alternative energy Archaeology studies Biodiversity Carbon foot-printing and reduction Carbon reduction and climate change adaptation Climate change adaptation and mitigation Environmental audits Environmental initiatives Energy efficiency and targets Green technologies Heat networks Landscape management Sustainability Water management Waste auditing Delivery models Facilities Management Business case development Risk assessments and controls Safe working procedures Benchmarking Revenue optimisation and funding Risk and internal control Service improvement and performance Sustainable community strategies Alternative waste treatment Carbon assessments Commercial waste Options appraisals Permits and accreditations Communication Customer insight information Public dialogue, engagement and consultation Branding Communication and marketing materials Outline architectural plans/options appraisals (not full architectural drawings) QS Services Financial Forecasting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011995-2024 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ANN NISBET; CONNECTED TRANSPORT PLANNING; DELFINITY; DWS ASSOCIATES; EKOSGEN; ETHOS CONSULTANTS; HALL AITKEN; LAND USE CONSULTANTS; SKS SUPPLY TO HIE COMMUNITIES; TOMSON CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2024 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011995-2024
- 19 Feb 2024 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005397-2024
- 4 Dec 2023 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035675-2023
- 22 Nov 2023 at 12:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034528-2023
- 22 Nov 2023 at 12:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034525-2023
- 25 Oct 2023 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031519-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000752211
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

## Provenance

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