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title: "The Provision of a Digital Expert Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0518af"
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# The Provision of a Digital Expert Programme

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518af

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council is facilitating a procurement process titled "The Provision of a Digital Expert Programme," aimed at enhancing digital engagement for businesses in Glasgow through managed services in the information technology sector. The process has reached the tender stage with an open procedure, inviting qualified and experienced service providers to submit their bids by 19th June 2025. This contract focuses on providing support and expertise to local businesses, encouraging the adoption of digital technologies. The procurement is supported by a framework agreement, allowing up to three service providers to be ranked, with the contract strengthening business capabilities in Glasgow, UKM82.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in digital consultancy and technology services. Businesses with expertise in evolving digital trends, SMEs, and inclusive growth are well-positioned to benefit from this initiative. Moreover, the programme promises collaboration with the local authority to foster an environment for economic development. Participation in this tender allows entities to leverage their expertise in digital innovation to aid Glasgow businesses, facilitating a symbiotic relationship that promotes both regional economic growth and business expansion within the technology sector. The emphasis on quality and sustainability in the award criteria also aligns well with organisations prioritising corporate responsibility and inclusive growth.

## Notice

The council invited suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers to submit bids for the provision of a Digital Expert Programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Digital Expert Programme is aimed at increasing the confidence and desire amongst Glasgow businesses to explore and adopt digital technologies and platforms, productivity and efficiency through 1-2-1 support. Glasgow City Council's Economic Development Section within the Chief Executives Department provides access to free business support / impartial advice to start up and existing businesses in Glasgow (Recipient Businesses). The service provided by Business Glasgow who are part of the Economic Development Section, has evolved in response to the prevailing economic conditions and to the needs of local economies and as such provides this Digital Expert Programme. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054025-2025 |
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 20th May 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | £440,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £440,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AERIAL DIGITAL; ELEVATOR; NSDESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054025-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023223-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807638
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00196

## Provenance

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