---
title: "Provision of Business Gateway and ERDF Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000490066"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-03"
---

# Provision of Business Gateway and ERDF Services

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000490066

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## Summary

Falkirk Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Provision of Business Gateway and ERDF Services" in the services industry. The procurement is focused on delivering business support services in the Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas. The initial contract period is set for 2.5 years starting from 1st October 2017, with a possible extension of up to an additional 2.5 years. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline is 23rd May 2017, with an award period commencing the same day.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses involved in providing support and advisory services, particularly those with experience in business development and European funding initiatives. Companies that meet the minimum accreditation requirements and possess the necessary financial and technical capabilities are encouraged to participate. With a substantial total contract value of £3.5 million, this tender is well-suited for companies focused on regional development and economic support services in Scotland.

## Notice

Falkirk Council are seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver the Business Gateway service in Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas for an initial 2.5yr period, commencing 1st October 2017, with an option to extend for a further 2.5yrs. Additionally, Falkirk Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver business support activities funded by European Regional Development Fund in Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas for an initial period of 18 months commencing 1st October 2017. Falkirk Council reserves the right to extend the business support activities to the end of the core Business Gateway contract, with an option to extend for a further 2.5yrs. Please note, duration of funding is dependent on confirmation from Scottish Government. The Council requires single bids in respect of both the Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas and for both elements of the Services. Separate bids for either the separate areas or the separate elements of Business Gateway and ERDF are not acceptable.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Business Gateway and ERDF Services

Renewal: Subject to funding and performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291551 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | April 2019 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk South |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291551
- 7 Apr 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279564

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=16
  10th April 2017 - Appendix 4 - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=17
  10th April 2017 - Appendix 5 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=18
  10th April 2017 - Appendix 5 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=19
  10th April 2017 - Appendix 7 - Clackmannanshire background info
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=20
  10th April 2017 - Schedule 2 - European Single Procurement Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=15
  10th April 2017 - Appendix 3B - Programme Rule Appendices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=6
  10th April 2017 - Schedule 5b - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=7
  10th April 2017 - Schedule 6a - General Terms and Conditions of Contract for Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=8
  10th April 2017 - Schedule 6b - Specific Terms and Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=9
  10th April 2017 - Appendix 1 - Certificate as to Canvassing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=10
  10th April 2017 - Appendix 1B1 - TUPE Spreadsheet March 2017 - Clacks only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=11
  10th April 2017 - Appendix 1B2 - TUPE Spreadsheet March 2017 - Stirling only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=12
  10th April 2017 - Appendix 2 - Certificate of Non Collusion
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=13
  10th April 2017 - Appendix 3 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=14
  10th April 2017 - Appendix 3A - Programme Rule Sections
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=1
  10th April 2017 - Invitation to Tender Letter - Business Gateway
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=2
  10th April 2017 - Schedule 1 - Instruction to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=3
  10th April 2017 - Schedule 3 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=4
  10th April 2017 - Schedule 4 - Quality Criteria Method Statements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR279564&idx=5
  10th April 2017 - Schedule 5a - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR279564
  Provision of Business Gateway and ERDF Services - Falkirk Council are seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver the Business Gateway service in Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas for an initial 2.5yr period, commencing 1st October 2017, with an option to extend for a further 2.5yrs. Additionally, Falkirk Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver business support activities funded by European Regional Development Fund in Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas for an initial period of 18 months commencing 1st October 2017. Falkirk Council reserves the right to extend the business support activities to the end of the core Business Gateway contract, with an option to extend for a further 2.5yrs. Please note, duration of funding is dependent on confirmation from Scottish Government. The Council requires single bids in respect of both the Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas and for both elements of the Services. Separate bids for either the separate areas or the separate elements of Business Gateway and ERDF are not acceptable.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291551
  Provision of Business Gateway and ERDF Services - Falkirk Council are seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver the Business Gateway service in Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas for an initial 2.5yr period, commencing 1st October 2017, with an option to extend for a further 2.5yrs. Additionally, Falkirk Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver business support activities funded by European Regional Development Fund in Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas for an initial period of 18 months commencing 1st October 2017. Falkirk Council reserves the right to extend the business support activities to the end of the core Business Gateway contract, with an option to extend for a further 2.5yrs. Please note, duration of funding is dependent on confirmation from Scottish Government. The Council requires single bids in respect of both the Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas and for both elements of the Services. Separate bids for either the separate areas or the separate elements of Business Gateway and ERDF are not acceptable.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=471909
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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000490066

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