---
title: "Provision of Digital Boost Workshops and Advisory Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000611241"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-17"
---

# Provision of Digital Boost Workshops and Advisory Services

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000611241

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Falkirk Council seeking bids for the "Provision of Digital Boost Workshops and Advisory Services" as part of a framework agreement aimed at delivering support for SMEs in the Forth Valley area. The tender is currently at the active stage of procurement, having a submission deadline set for 9th March 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £280,000, with an initial duration of one year and the option to extend for an additional year. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing any qualified supplier to participate.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in digital education, consultancy, and training services for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience, hold necessary insurances, and have qualified staff to deliver these services will find themselves well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Engaging in this procurement could help establish long-term relationships with local councils while contributing to the development of SMEs in the region.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for the delivery of Digital Boost Workshops & 121 help and support to SMEs in the Forth Valley area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Falkirk Council intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the delivery of Digital Boost Workshops & 121 help and support to SMEs in the Forth Valley area.. The Council intends to award a Framework Agreement for a period of 1 year and at the Council's sole option, extend for up to a further 12 month period. Admission to the Framework Agreement will not guarantee some or any work and the Framework Agreement will be used at the Council's sole discretion. The estimated value of 280,000 GBP is for 2 years.

Renewal: Retender following expiry of Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385324 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Following the expiry of the Framework Agreement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Clackmannanshire |
| Electoral ward | Clackmannanshire South |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385324
- 6 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380034

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380034&idx=6
  10th February 2020 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380034&idx=7
  10th February 2020 - Certificate as to Canvassing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380034&idx=8
  10th February 2020 - Bona Fide Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380034&idx=9
  10th February 2020 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380034&idx=4
  10th February 2020 - Method Statements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380034&idx=5
  10th February 2020 - Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380034&idx=1
  10th February 2020 - Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380034&idx=2
  10th February 2020 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380034&idx=3
  10th February 2020 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380034
  Provision of Digital Boost Workshops and Advisory Services - Framework Agreement for the delivery of Digital Boost Workshops & 121 help and support to SMEs in the Forth Valley area.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385324
  Provision of Digital Boost Workshops and Advisory Services - Framework Agreement for the delivery of Digital Boost Workshops & 121 help and support to SMEs in the Forth Valley area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611241

## Provenance

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