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title: "Provison of a Consultant to Deliver Business Gateway Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000611455"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-04"
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# Provison of a Consultant to Deliver Business Gateway Services

Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000611455

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## Summary

East Renfrewshire Council is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of a Consultant to Deliver Business Gateway Services, which spans from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022. This tender falls under the services category and is located in Giffnock, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 2 March 2020. The contract has an estimated value of £220,000 and includes the delivery of core service areas such as Start-up and Growth Advisory Services, as well as local service provision. Interested parties must ensure compliance with all specifications outlined in the Tender Information Pack.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies that specialise in consultancy and support services for new and growing businesses. Firms with experience in delivering advisory roles, community engagement, and workshops are well-suited for this tender. Additionally, SMEs and social enterprises may find advantageous openings, given the expectation of community benefits and potential funding opportunities linked to the project. As the council reserves the right to increase the contract value depending on available funding, bidders should prepare to demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-quality services over the contract's duration.

## Notice

East Renfrewshire Council is seeking a is currently inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the East Renfrewshire Council area as detailed in the specification to cover 01 April 2020 - 31 March 2022. The appointed lead contractor will undertake the preparation and delivery of three Business Gateway core service areas: Start-up Advisory Service; Growth Advisory Service; and Business Gateway Local Services. As part of any bid, the appointed lead contractor will also be required to provide a part-time Business Information Officer (BIO).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Renfrewshire Council is seeking a is currently inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the East Renfrewshire Council area as detailed in the specification to cover 01 April 2020 - 31 March 2022. The appointed lead contractor will undertake the preparation and delivery of three Business Gateway core service areas: Start-up Advisory Service; Growth Advisory Service; and Business Gateway Local Services. As part of any bid, the appointed lead contractor will also be required to provide a part-time Business Information Officer (BIO). Digital Boost funding has still to be confirmed by the Scottish Government we are expecting this to be advised around the 1st April 2020. It is unclear whether or not funding will be available after this date. Any bids must include the delivery of 4 workshops per quarter. A separate award will be made for the Digital Boost Workshops through this framework based on the pricing submitted within the offer page should the Scottish Government Funding become available Any bids must include the delivery of 4 workshops per quarter. This will not be evaluated but for information only. Previous funding from the Scottish Government that may become available is up to a value of 15,000 pounds sterling for 4 workshops only per annum No guarantee of funding or uptake can be made. East Renfrewshire Council reserve the right to inflate this contract to 375,000 pounds sterling should the Digital Boost funding be made by Scottish Government for the 4 Workshops per annum. This will take into account the 24 month contract period and will also include the 12 month extension period, should the council wish to exercise the extension option available. This service will be offered to a sole supplier ranked no 1 after evaluation.. Please note ERC have inflated the value should the funding become available through the lifetime of this contract including the extension periods. ERC offer no guarantee of funding or uptake.

Options: A separate award will be made through this contract for the Digital Boost Workshops based on the pricing submitted within the offer page should Scottish Government Funding become available. Previous funding form Scottish Government that may become available is up to the value of 15k for 4 workshops only. No guarantee of funding or uptake.Please note ERC have inflated the value should the funding become available through the lifetime of this contract including the extension periods. ERC offer No guarantee of funding or uptake.

Renewal: After the 24 Month Contract period has expired or 36 months should ERC use the 12 month extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386170 |
| 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 | 4 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | After the 24 month Contract period has expired or 36 months should we take up the 12 month extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £220,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GIFFNOCK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G46 6UG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | East Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Giffnock and Thornliebank |
| Westminster constituency | East Renfrewshire |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CJM PROJECT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386170
- 31 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379212

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379212
  Provison of a Consultant to Deliver Business Gateway Services - East Renfrewshire Council is seeking a is currently inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the East Renfrewshire Council area as detailed in the specification to cover 01 April 2020 - 31 March 2022. The appointed lead contractor will undertake the preparation and delivery of three Business Gateway core service areas: Start-up Advisory Service; Growth Advisory Service; and Business Gateway Local Services. As part of any bid, the appointed lead contractor will also be required to provide a part-time Business Information Officer (BIO).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386170
  Provison of a Consultant to Deliver Business Gateway Services - East Renfrewshire Council is seeking a is currently inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for lead contractors to provide Business Gateway services for the East Renfrewshire Council area as detailed in the specification to cover 01 April 2020 - 31 March 2022. The appointed lead contractor will undertake the preparation and delivery of three Business Gateway core service areas: Start-up Advisory Service; Growth Advisory Service; and Business Gateway Local Services. As part of any bid, the appointed lead contractor will also be required to provide a part-time Business Information Officer (BIO).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611455
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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