--- title: "The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000565257" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565257" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565257.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565257.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-26" --- # The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565257 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565257) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565257.json) ## Summary The West Lothian Council, located in Livingston, is initiating a procurement process for "The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training," which is classified under general public services. This procurement falls within the planning stage and is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2019. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected to be published on 11 December 2018, providing further details on the tender process. This framework is designed to support the development of SMEs and micro businesses in West Lothian. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services across various domains, such as business development, digital media, finance, and environmental consultancy. Companies that focus on aiding SMEs through training and strategic advice would particularly benefit from this contract. With the framework set to cater to multiple specialisms, there is potential for diverse consultancy firms to engage with West Lothian Council, tapping into the local market and enhancing their service offerings. ## Notice Business and other Consultancy services to assist Business Gateway services in developing West Lothian SME's and micro businesses. West Lothian Council intend to operate a framework divided into different specialisms commencing 1 April 2019. ### Lot Information Business Development Business Development Consultancy Services Digital and Social Media Digital and Social Media Consultancy Services Legal, Property and HR Consultancy Services Legal, Property and HR Consultancy Services Exporting Consultancy Services Exporting Consultancy Services Information Technology Consultancy Services Information Technology Consultancy Services Finance Consultancy Services Finance Consultancy Services Environmental Consultancy Services Environmental Consultancy Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338339 | | 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 | 26 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Dec 2018 | | 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 | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | 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 | TLM78 West Lothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 72222300 - Information technology services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services - 80540000 - Environmental training services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 26 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338339 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV338339 The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Business and other Consultancy services to assist Business Gateway services in developing West Lothian SME's and micro businesses. West Lothian Council intend to operate a framework divided into different specialisms commencing 1 April 2019. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565257 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=565257 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000565257. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565257.json.