---
title: "Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582365"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-09-26"
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# Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde

Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582365

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## Summary

Inverclyde Council, located in Greenock, UK, has completed the award process for the tender titled "Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting general public services, and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, awarded to Business Development Advisers Ltd, was signed on 16th September 2019, with an overall value of £179,413 and a focus on delivering essential business advisory services. The procurement process involved prior planning and has been fully executed as of this date.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the advisory services industry, particularly those offering start-up and growth advisory support. Companies equipped to deliver workshops on topics such as business planning, search engine optimisation, and financial management would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Businesses aiming to collaborate with public sector bodies in the community services sector will find this a valuable opportunity to leverage their expertise and expand their operations in the region.

## Notice

Provision of Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde Council are for three Business Gateway Core Services: Start-Up Advisory Service Growth Advisory Service Business Gateway Local Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council require provision of Business Gateway Services for the following three core service areas: Start-Up Advisory Service Growth Advisory Service Business Gateway Local Services It will also be a requirement of the contract for the successful contractor to deliver the following type of workshops: Business Planning Improve Search Engine Ranking Bookkeeping Introduction to Tax Build Your Own Website Trading Online Selling on Line Intellectual Property 7 Steps to Increasing Profit Newly Self Employed Lets Talk Tax Introduction to Social Media Sales Strategy Email Marketing

Renewal: Option to extend for 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=SEP367443 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | May 2021 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £179,413 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREENOCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA15 1LX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde North |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367443
- 17 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357648

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357648
  Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde - Provision of Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde Council are for three Business Gateway Core Services: Start-Up Advisory Service Growth Advisory Service Business Gateway Local Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367443
  Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde - Provision of Business Gateway Services in Inverclyde Council are for three Business Gateway Core Services: Start-Up Advisory Service Growth Advisory Service Business Gateway Local Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582365
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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