---
title: "Provision Of Consultant To Deliver Business Gateway Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000533632"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-06-18"
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# Provision Of Consultant To Deliver Business Gateway Services

Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000533632

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## Summary

East Renfrewshire Council is conducting a tender process for the "Provision Of Consultant To Deliver Business Gateway Services" in the general public services industry. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 11 April 2018. The services are aimed to be delivered in East Renfrewshire over a contract duration that includes an active contract starting from 1 May 2018 to 31 March 2019, with a potential 12-month extension. The primary contact for this procurement is Mary Harvey-Welsh, accessible via email at mary.harvey-welsh@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or by telephone at +44 1415773669.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for consultancy firms and businesses specialising in support services for local authorities or economic development agencies. Companies with expertise in business gateway services, community engagement, and those capable of delivering targeted recruitment and training initiatives will find this tender particularly relevant. With a contract value of £220,000 and the chance to engage in community benefit initiatives, it encourages businesses looking to contribute to local economic, social, and environmental objectives to participate in this contracting process.

## Notice

East Renfrewshire Council is seeking from suitably qualified lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the East Renfrewshire Council area as detailed in the specification to cover 01 May 2018 - 31 March 2019. The appointed lead contractor will undertake the preparation and delivery of three Business Gateway core service areas on a part time basis: The value indicated below includes the 12 month extension period which the council may use.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Renfrewshire Council is seeking from suitably qualified lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the East Renfrewshire Council.. A separate award will be made for the Digital Boost Workshops through this contract based on the pricing submitted within the offer page should the Scottish Government Funding become available Previous funding from the Scottish Government that may become available is up to a value of GBP 15,000 for 4 workshops only. No guarantee of funding or uptake can be made.

Renewal: An option to extend for up to a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322727 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £220,000 |
| 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 | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GIFFNOCK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G46 6UG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | East Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Giffnock and Thornliebank |
| Westminster constituency | East Renfrewshire |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322727
- 8 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312946

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312946
  Provision Of Consultant To Deliver Business Gateway Services - East Renfrewshire Council is seeking from suitably qualified lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the East Renfrewshire Council area as detailed in the specification to cover 01 May 2018 - 31 March 2019. The appointed lead contractor will undertake the preparation and delivery of three Business Gateway core service areas on a part time basis: The value indicated below includes the 12 month extension period which the council may use.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322727
  Provision Of Consultant To Deliver Business Gateway Services - East Renfrewshire Council is seeking from suitably qualified lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the East Renfrewshire Council area as detailed in the specification to cover 01 May 2018 - 31 March 2019. The appointed lead contractor will undertake the preparation and delivery of three Business Gateway core service areas on a part time basis: The value indicated below includes the 12 month extension period which the council may use.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000533632
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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