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title: "Provision of Specialist Business Support to SME's"
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# Provision of Specialist Business Support to SME's

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641194

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## Summary

The Falkirk Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Specialist Business Support to SMEs. The procurement process, conducted as an open procedure, aimed to secure specialist support for business growth and resilience in Falkirk. The tender, titled "Provision of Specialist Business Support to SMEs," was successfully completed on 7th November 2023. The buying organisation, Falkirk Council, sought proposals from potential suppliers for various lots, such as Marketing, Information Technology, Finance, and more, each with specific requirements.

This tender by Falkirk Council offers opportunities for SMEs to provide specialist support services, creating avenues for business growth and development. Businesses well-suited to compete would be those offering services in Marketing, Information Technology, Finance, Procurement, Leadership and Organisational Development, Digital Media Solutions, Environmental services, Internationalisation, and Innovation. The contract, awarded for various lots, presents a chance for SMEs to contribute their expertise and benefit from the wider, more comprehensive package of business support provided across the Falkirk area, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

## Notice

Business Gateway provides information, training and advice to start up and existing businesses. Falkirk Council has been successful in securing additional monies from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme to provide a wider, more comprehensive package of business growth, resilience and survivability support across the area. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support in a particular area of expertise required.

### Lot Information

Lot 3 - Finance

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required.. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will commence in July 2021 for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF)Business Competitiveness Programme

Renewal: At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period.

Lot 4 - Procurement

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will commence in July 2021 for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme

Renewal: At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period.

Lot 5 - Leadership and Organisational Development

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required.. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will commence in July 2021 for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme

Renewal: At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period.

Lot 6 - Digital Media Solutions

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required.. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will commence in July 2021 for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF)Business Competitiveness Programme

Renewal: At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period.

Lot 7 - Environmental

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required.. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will commence in July 2021 for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme

Renewal: At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period.

Lot 8 - Internationalisation

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will commence in July 2021 for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF)Business Competitiveness Programme

Renewal: At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period.

Lot 9 - Innovation

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required.. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will commence in July 2021 for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF)Business Competitiveness Programme.

Renewal: At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period.

Lot 1 -Marketing

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required.. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will commence in July 2021 for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme

Renewal: At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period.

Lot 2 - Information Technology

The purpose of this procurement is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support that can assist potential growth companies in particular areas of expertise required. It is the intention of the Council that any Framework Agreement resulting from this ITT will commence in July 2021 for a period of 18 months. At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period. The activities delivered through this framework will be funded by the European Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme

Renewal: At the Council's sole option, any Contract may be extended for up to a further 18-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492065 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2024 depending on availability of funding |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | £135,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £228,398 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | BLUESTACK LOUDON SERVICES; EXPERTISE INFOTECH SERVICES LTD (EITS; FIFE BUSINESS SERVICES; GAP COMMUNICATIONS; INTEND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; JOHNSON ALLAN CONSULTING; MJM ASSOCIATES (SCOTLAND; SECURE BUSINESS ADVISORS; SOLUTIONS ON DEMAND; STEP; UXL; ZOE STIRTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services
- 72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services
- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services
- 72212520 - Multimedia software development services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79996000 - Business organisation services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492065
- 19 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407466
- 25 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404957

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404957
  Provision of Specialist Business Support to SME's - Business Gateway provides information, training and advice to start up and existing businesses. Falkirk Council has been successful in securing additional monies from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme to provide a wider, more comprehensive package of business growth, resilience and survivability support across the area. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support in a particular area of expertise required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492065
  Provision of Specialist Business Support to SME's - Business Gateway provides information, training and advice to start up and existing businesses. Falkirk Council has been successful in securing additional monies from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Business Competitiveness Programme to provide a wider, more comprehensive package of business growth, resilience and survivability support across the area. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of specialist support in a particular area of expertise required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641194
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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