---
title: "Specialist Expert Help for SME's"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000492337"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANARKSHIRE ENTERPRISE SERVICES LIMITED (LESL)"
published: "2017-12-20"
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# Specialist Expert Help for SME's

Buyer: LANARKSHIRE ENTERPRISE SERVICES LIMITED (LESL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000492337

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lanarkshire Enterprise Services Limited (LESL) as the buying organisation, seeking Specialist Expert Help for SMEs. This contract, classified under the services category and focused on economic affairs, aims to engage suitably qualified business professionals to enhance internal resources for growth businesses. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the award date was on 9th May 2017. The contract has a total value of £250,000 and was signed following a competitive bidding process that received a substantial number of submissions, particularly from SMEs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially those with experience in supporting SMEs. Companies offering expertise in business development, IT solutions, marketing strategies, and economic consulting would be well-positioned to compete. The wide variety of services expected under this contract creates a conducive environment for growth, allowing numerous suppliers to tailor their offerings to the needs outlined by LESL, potentially leading to lucrative engagements and partnerships.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to identify suitably qualified and experienced business professionals to provide additional expertise and capacity to augment our internal resources when working with growth businesses

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement is to identify suitably qualified and experienced business professionals to provide additional expertise and capacity to augment our internal resources when working with growth businesses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304799 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANARKSHIRE ENTERPRISE SERVICES LIMITED (LESL) |
| Locality | COATBRIDGE |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML5 4EF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Coatbridge South |
| Westminster constituency | Coatbridge and Bellshill |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | BECOME INTERACTIVE; BUSINESS SUCCESS PARTNERSHIP; FOOD & TOURISM CONSULTING; FP BUSINESS SERVICES; GAP COMMUNICATIONS; INTEND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; KL BUSINESS CONSULTING; MANAGED IT EXPERTS; MARTIN AITKEN; MARTIN BREEN ASSOCIATES; MORISONS; NSDESIGN; RONNIE CADDOW; TARGETING INNOVATION; TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS; TOTAL SALES SOLUTION; TWINTANGIBLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304799

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304799
  Specialist Expert Help for SME's - The purpose of this procurement is to identify suitably qualified and experienced business professionals to provide additional expertise and capacity to augment our internal resources when working with growth businesses

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.lesl.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000492337

## Provenance

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