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title: "Business Gateway One to Many Core Workshops Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000548450"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
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# Business Gateway One to Many Core Workshops Framework

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000548450

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the "Business Gateway One to Many Core Workshops Framework," aimed at providing various workshops to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Edinburgh & Lothian region. The procurement, classified under services, is at the Award stage as of November 21, 2018, following a documented open procedure. The framework comprises four lots focused on areas such as business start-up, digital workshops, ERDF-funded specialist support, and programmes for women-led businesses. The deadline for submissions was August 3, 2018, and the procurement was initiated at the beginning of July 2018. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in training, consultancy, and support services for SMEs. Companies with expertise in delivering training workshops or digital solutions will find this contract especially relevant, as it encompasses multiple service areas aimed at enhancing the capabilities and growth of SMEs within the region. Businesses that can demonstrate robust experience in similar frameworks may be well-positioned to compete for involvement in this prestigious council project. Additionally, firms able to meet the qualifying criteria, including financial thresholds and insurance requirements, will have the potential to foster growth and community engagement through this contract.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council put in place a Framework Agreement, with four lots, with Multiple Providers to service that Framework Agreement as follows: Lot One: One to Many Workshop Core Workshops - Delivery of General Business Start-up and Early stage growth workshops to SME's in Edinburgh & Lothian Region Lot Two: Digital Boost - Delivery of Digital Workshops & 121 Expert help to SMEs in Edinburgh & Lothian Region Lot Three: ERDF Funded Services - Specialist Business Support- Delivery of a growth programme of support of Edinburgh SME's aiming to grow their business and trade internationally Lot Four: Woman in Business Programme - Deliver a programme of support to Women Led Business in Edinburgh to recognise their business potential and explore new markets

### Lot Information

One to Many Workshops (core)

Lot 1 - procurement for the delivery of the Business Gateway pre-start-up, start-up and early stage growth business service.

Renewal: It is intended to award the framework agreement for two years, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, at 12 month intervals, undertaken at the sole discretion of the City of Edinburgh Council.

Digital Boost

Delivery of Digital Workshops & 121 Expert help to SMEs

Renewal: It is intended to award the framework agreement for two years, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, at 12 month intervals, undertaken at the sole discretion of the City of Edinburgh Council.

Women in Business Programme

This programme is part of the Phase 3 ERDF programme and would provide a combination of digital, 121 and workshop support.

Renewal: It is intended to award the framework agreement for two years, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, at 12 month intervals, undertaken at the sole discretion of the City of Edinburgh Council.

European Regional Development Fund

The programme will offer expert help, and business workshop services funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) that complement, but do not duplicate existing Business Gateway services

Renewal: It is intended to award the framework agreement for two years, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, at 12 month intervals, undertaken at the sole discretion of the City of Edinburgh Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338043 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | May 2022 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,772,000 |
| Lots value | £1,772,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,518,150 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | EDINBURGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; STEP; TARGETING INNOVATION; THE ROBERTS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338043
- 3 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324335

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324335&idx=9
  5th July 2018 - Schedule 7 - Privacy Notice Procurement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324335&idx=10
  5th July 2018 - Schedule 1 - Instructions To Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324335&idx=1
  5th July 2018 - Schedule 2 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324335&idx=2
  5th July 2018 - Schedule 3 - Lot 1 - Tenderers Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324335&idx=3
  5th July 2018 - Schedule 3 - Lot 2 - Tenderers Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324335&idx=4
  5th July 2018 - Schedule 3 - Lot 3 - Tenderers Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324335&idx=5
  5th July 2018 - Schedule 3 - Lot 4 - Tenderers Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324335&idx=6
  5th July 2018 - Schedule 4 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324335&idx=7
  5th July 2018 - Schedule 5 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL324335&idx=8
  5th July 2018 - Schedule 6 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324335
  Business Gateway One to Many Core Workshops Framework - The City of Edinburgh Council intend to put in place a Framework Agreement, with four lots, and appoint Single or Multiple Providers to service that Framework Agreement as follows: Lot One: One to Many Workshop Core Workshops - Delivery of General Business Start-up and Early stage growth workshops to SME's in Edinburgh & Lothian Region Lot Two: Digital Boost - Delivery of Digital Workshops & 121 Expert help to SMEs in Edinburgh & Lothian Region Lot Three: ERDF Funded Services - Specialist Business Support- Delivery of a growth programme of support of Edinburgh SME's aiming to grow their business and trade internationally Lot Four: Woman in Business Programme - Deliver a programme of support to Women Led Business in Edinburgh to recognise their business potential and explore new markets
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338043
  Business Gateway One to Many Core Workshops Framework - The City of Edinburgh Council put in place a Framework Agreement, with four lots, with Multiple Providers to service that Framework Agreement as follows: Lot One: One to Many Workshop Core Workshops - Delivery of General Business Start-up and Early stage growth workshops to SME's in Edinburgh & Lothian Region Lot Two: Digital Boost - Delivery of Digital Workshops & 121 Expert help to SMEs in Edinburgh & Lothian Region Lot Three: ERDF Funded Services - Specialist Business Support- Delivery of a growth programme of support of Edinburgh SME's aiming to grow their business and trade internationally Lot Four: Woman in Business Programme - Deliver a programme of support to Women Led Business in Edinburgh to recognise their business potential and explore new markets

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000548450
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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