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title: "Specialist Advisory Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000566233"
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published: "2018-12-07"
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# Specialist Advisory Services

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000566233

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## Summary

West Lothian Council is currently conducting a procurement process for "Specialist Advisory Services," aimed at sourcing a framework for Business Advice Services and discretionary training specifically for organisations in the West Lothian region. This tender falls under the services category, with an open procurement method. The tender period will close on 25 January 2019, allowing for electronic submissions via the provided link. The initiative is divided into seven Lots, with bidders permitted to submit proposals for a maximum of three Lots each, covering diverse areas such as Finance, Digital Media, Legal Property, and Environmental Consultancy.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, especially for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Micro businesses that provide consultancy services in the identified areas. Participants in this process will benefit from the framework agreement, allowing up to 28 providers. Businesses with relevant expertise in areas such as business development, IT consultancy, and market entry strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies must also be prepared to meet specific insurance and financial stability criteria, ensuring they can deliver quality services as dictated by the West Lothian Council's requirements.

## Notice

A framework for Specialist Business Advice Services, Business Support and discretionary training to professionally assist organisations within the West Lothian region in particular areas of expertise. The requirement will be split into 7 Lots and bidders will be able to forward submissions for a maximum of 3 Lots.

### Lot Information

Finance Consultancy Services

Finance Consultancy services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contract may be renewed for a period of up to a further twelve months.

Digital and Social Media Consultancy Services

Digital and Social Media Consultancy services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a further 12 months

Legal Property & HR Consultancy Services

Legal, Property and HR Consultancy services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contracy may be extended for a period of 12 months

Exporting Consultancy Services

Exporting Consultancy Services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of a further 12 months.

Environmental Consultancy Services

Environmental Consultancy Services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a further 12 months

Information Technology Consultancy Services

Information Technology Consultancy Services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of 12 months

Business Development Consultancy Services

Business Development Consultancy services to assist Business Gateway support with consultancy support to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of a further twelve months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339403 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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
- 70 - Real estate services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 70121200 - Building purchase services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339403

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339403
  Specialist Advisory Services - A framework for Specialist Business Advice Services, Business Support and discretionary training to professionally assist organisations within the West Lothian region in particular areas of expertise. The requirement will be split into 7 Lots and bidders will be able to forward submissions for a maximum of 3 Lots.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566233
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/11428/Changes-to-Public-Procurement-Rules

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