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title: "The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000588712"
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published: "2019-07-08"
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# The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000588712

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by West Lothian Council, focuses on "The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training" within the services industry. This tender, which falls under the open procurement method, aims to enhance the performance of small to medium enterprises and micro businesses in the West Lothian region, specifically located in Livingston, UK. The process officially commenced on 8th July 2019, with the associated contracts signed on various dates in June 2019, marking the planning and award stages of this initiative.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consulting firms and training providers specialising in business development, finance, digital media, IT, legal, human resources, exporting, and environmental consultancy. Small and medium enterprises are particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts, as they can offer tailored services and expertise that meet the specific needs of local businesses. By engaging in this procurement process, these suppliers can support the growth of their own enterprises while contributing to the economic development of the West Lothian region.

## Notice

Business Consultancy and related training services covering a range of specialisms to develop employees and improving the performance of Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

### Lot Information

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 1 - Business Development

Business Development Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 2 - Finance

Finance Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 3 - Digital and Social Media

Digital and Social Media Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 4 Information Technology

Information Technology Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 5 Legal, Property & HR

Legal, HR & Property Services Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 6 - Exporting

Exporting Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Lot 7 - Environmental

Environmental Consultancy and related training services to assist micro businesses and SME's in West Lothian.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359965 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 21 |
| Supplier names | ALPHA CONSULT; ANDERSON SWAN HUNTER; BLUE PTARMIGAN; CETERIS (SCOTLAND; COMSTERIA LIMITED (FORMERLY COLIN KELLY MEDIA; CREATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; ERISKAY ASSOCIATES; GREIG MELVILLE ASSOCIATES LTD T/AS GREIG MELVILLE HR; HARPER MACLEOD; INTEND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; JOHNSON ALLAN CONSULTING; MABBETT & ASSOCIATES LTD (MAIN QUICK QUOTE CONTACT; MANAGED IT EXPERTS; MARTIN AITKEN; MATRIX MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY; NSDESIGN; SLIKK7; SOLVE.HR; ST ANDREWS MANAGEMENT CENTRE; SWECO; TARGETING INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance 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
- 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
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 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

- 8 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359965

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359965
  The Provision of Specialist Business Advice, Support & Training - Business Consultancy and related training services covering a range of specialisms to develop employees and improving the performance of Small to Medium Enterprises and Micro businesses.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000588712

## Provenance

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