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title: "Business Gateway Workshop and Expert Help Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000509129"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-18"
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# Business Gateway Workshop and Expert Help Services

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000509129

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## Summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is conducting an open procurement process for the contract titled "Business Gateway Workshop and Expert Help Services". This initiative, categorised under general public services, is located in West Dunbartonshire, UK. The contract is currently in the award stage, with an award date on 23 February 2018 and a total contract value of £139,104. The initial tender submission date has passed, having ended on 11 December 2017. This procurement is aimed at appointing a contractor with the capability to deliver crucial services to support the Business Gateway Services programme.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the service industry, such as consultancy firms, training organisations, and business development advisors. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive workshop and expert assistance services would be ideal candidates. With the potential for contract renewal and community benefits incorporated into the procurement process, businesses looking to expand their client base in the public sector may find this a significant prospect for sustainable growth.

## Notice

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor, with the competence and capability to deliver a package of services to support the delivery of the core programme of Business Gateway Services in West Dunbartonshire and elements of the Business Gateway Plus programme. The full scope of services is contained within the document entitled BG Specification document - September 2017 within the Supplier Attachment Area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to appoint a a single contractor, with the competence and capability to deliver a package of services to support the delivery of the core programme of Business Gateway Services in West Dunbartonshire and elements of the Business Gateway Plus programme

Renewal: Contract is for a 24 month period with option to break at 12 month point and additional up to 12 month option to extend (maximum period is 36 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316955 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If required, a further notice would be published in 3 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £147,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £139,104 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 3PU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316955
- 10 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300760

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300760
  Business Gateway Workshop and Expert Help Services - West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor, with the competence and capability to deliver a package of services to support the delivery of the core programme of Business Gateway Services in West Dunbartonshire and elements of the Business Gateway Plus programme. The full scope of services is contained within the document entitled BG Specification document - September 2017 within the Supplier Attachment Area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316955
  Business Gateway Workshop and Expert Help Services - West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking to appoint a single contractor, with the competence and capability to deliver a package of services to support the delivery of the core programme of Business Gateway Services in West Dunbartonshire and elements of the Business Gateway Plus programme. The full scope of services is contained within the document entitled BG Specification document - September 2017 within the Supplier Attachment Area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000509129
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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