--- title: "Expert Help for Business" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0434d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0434d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0434d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0434d6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-24" --- # Expert Help for Business Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0434d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0434d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0434d6.json) ## Summary The Aberdeenshire Council has awarded contracts for various consultancy services related to Business and management consultancy and related services in Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire. The awarded contracts cover areas such as Financial Management, Strategy & Business Development, Human Resources, Leadership and Skills, Marketing, Branding, Website, Information, Digital Technology and Digital Media, Procurement, Energy Efficiencies and Net Zero, New Market Opportunities and Internationalisation, and Legal. The total value of the contracts is approximately £345,000, with individual contract values ranging from £25,000 to £65,000. The contracts were signed on 12th April 2024. This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, business development, marketing, branding, website development, digital technology, energy efficiencies, legal services, and internationalisation. Interested businesses should consider the requirements specified in each lot's award criteria including skills, knowledge, qualifications, implementation plan, service delivery, contract management, sustainability, community benefits and price. The procurement stage is active, with an emphasis on quality criteria and pricing. The tender is part of an open procedure with a focus on SME participation and community benefits. ## Notice The council is looking to procure consultancy support for a variety of different topics for business support within Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire ### Lot Information 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) 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 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) Website 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, Digital Technology and Digital 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 hours in total) Procurement 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 hours in total) Energy Efficiencies and Net Zero 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 hours in total) New Market Opportunities and Internationalisation 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 hours 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) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013307-2024 | | 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 | 24 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £210,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY 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 | 14 | | Supplier names | CALASH; CJM PROJECT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; CLIMATE ESSENTIALS; DELFINITY; ELECTRIFY MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS; KIRSTIN EJSMONT BUSINESS LAW; KORERO PR; LESLEY DAVIDSON MARKETING; MANAGED IT EXPERTS; MES HR CONSULTING; STEP; THORNTON AND LOWE; TINTO PROCUREMENT; TUMINDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 24 Apr 2024 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013307-2024 - 26 Jan 2024 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002710-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755902 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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