--- title: "Associates Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000499374" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000499374" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000499374.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000499374.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "IMPROVEMENT SERVICE" published: "2017-06-09" --- # Associates Framework Buyer: IMPROVEMENT SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000499374 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000499374) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000499374.json) ## Summary The Improvement Service is planning a procurement process titled "Associates Framework" to provide expert support and resources for local councils in Scotland. The procurement is in the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice set for 3rd July 2017. The framework seeks to engage a diverse range of organisations and individuals with relevant expertise, focusing on general public services within the UK. Interested parties are encouraged to attend free information and networking sessions in Edinburgh and Glasgow to learn more about the opportunity. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in public service consultancy, project management, or capacity building. Companies with experience in providing flexible, expert support to local authorities would be particularly well-suited to compete for this framework. The planned sessions are designed to attract potential associates and inform them about the types of projects and expertise that the Improvement Service prioritises, allowing vendors to align their offerings with the needs of public sector clients in Scotland. ## Notice The purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the IS and councils progress work where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the IS and councils progress work where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis. The procurement may be open to Local Authorities across Scotland but we are currently looking into this. We're looking for a diverse range of individuals / organisations with the relevant skills, knowledge and expertise from across Scotland. If you're interested in taking part, come along to one of our free information / networking sessions. The key purpose of both events is to publicise this opportunity, to help attract the best Associates and to inform potential Associates about our key priorities including the types of projects and initiatives we are involved in and the programmes we support. It will also provide potential Associates with the chance to gain insight into the types of skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for. Both events are designed to attract those who are considering responding to the ITT. However, it is important to note that specific information concerning the ITT will not be discussed at the events. Please note that there are a limited number of places at each event therefore registration is necessary on the following links: Edinburgh: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a-local-government-associates-framework-edinburgh-tickets-34880795398?aff=ehomecard Glasgow: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a-local-government-associates-framework-glasgow-tickets-34888213586?aff=es2 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285775 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jul 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | IMPROVEMENT SERVICE | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6AX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75110000 - General public services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285775 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN285775&idx=1 12th June 2017 - Associates Framework - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285775 Associates Framework - The purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the IS and councils progress work where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.improvementservice.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=499374 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000499374 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a-local-government-associates-framework-edinburgh-tickets-34880795398?aff=ehomecard - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a-local-government-associates-framework-glasgow-tickets-34888213586?aff=es2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000499374. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000499374.json.