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title: "Expert Help for Business"
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# Expert Help for Business

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f853

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Aberdeenshire Council involves the "Expert Help for Business" tender, designed to procure consultancy services across various business topics within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. Predominantly categorised under "Business and management consultancy and related services," this procurement is part of the services industry category and has gone through various stages, including tender updates and awards. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad accessibility to potential bidders. Notable dates include the tender end date on 26th January 2026, with contract awards signed on 2nd April 2026. The buying organisation, Aberdeenshire Council, operates from Aberdeen, UK (Region: UKM50), aiming for community benefits and sustainable practices through this procurement.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancies specialising in financial management, strategy and business development, HR and leadership, marketing and branding, digital technology, and supply chain management. Businesses adept in providing high-quality services, backed by robust contract management and sustainability practices, will find these opportunities aligned with their capabilities. Mainly targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by engagements with various SMEs like Kampakis and Co, Delfinity Ltd, and others, this tender fosters a competitive advantage through strategic involvement in economic development projects funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils. The inclusion of an open procedure allows a wide array of entities to participate, making it an ideal platform for aspiring suppliers within Scotland and beyond.

## Notice

The council is looking to procure consultancy support for a variety of different topics for business support within Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire.

### Lot Information

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 Strategy

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)

Digital Marketing Strategy

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)

Information technology, digital technology, websites and online platforms (excluding social 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 months in total)

Procurement & Supply Chain

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)

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)

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)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032355-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £455,466 |
| Lots value | £456,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £328,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | 11 |
| Supplier names | BARKERS COMMERCIAL CONSULTANCY; DEFANKLE INNOVATION; DELFINITY; DOROTHY MCKINNEY LTD (MCKINNEY HR; ELECTRIFY MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS; INSPIRE IT SERVICES; KAMPAKIS AND; KORERO PR; PASSION 4 SOCIAL; 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

- 9 Apr 2026 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032355-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032353-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 16:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003231-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084046-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=755902
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818907
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=755902
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232

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