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title: "Provision of Gateway Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000669443"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-26"
---

# Provision of Gateway Services

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000669443

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is led by Aberdeenshire Council and involves the provision of Business Gateway services. The title of the tender is "Provision of Gateway Services" and falls under the services category. The main service areas include Start-up Advisory Service, Existing and Growing Business Service, Local Services, and ERDF Services. The contract, valued at GBP 4,954,350.00, is currently in the award stage, with a contract signing date of 11th March 2021.

This tender for Business Gateway services presents opportunities for SMEs in the region to grow their businesses by providing services to both Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Councils. Businesses well-suited to compete are those offering consultancy and support services in areas such as business start-ups, business growth strategies, and local economic development. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure with electronic submission, and the deadline for bid submission is 29th November 2021.

## Notice

The Council is looking for provision of Business Gateway services. This contract is led by Aberdeenshire Council but for use by both Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Councils. The main Business Gateway service areas to be provided by the supplier are: Start-up Advisory Service Existing and Growing Business Service Local Services ERDF Services (for a limited period) Full details are included within the supporting documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is looking for provision of Business Gateway services. This contract is led by Aberdeenshire Council but for us by both Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Councils. The main Business Gateway service areas to be provided by the supplier are: Start-up Advisory Service Existing and Growing Business Service Local Services ERDF Services (for a limited period) Full details are included within the supporting documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469788 |
| 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 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,954,350 |
| Lots value | £4,954,350 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,954,350 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELEVATOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469788
- 19 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430938

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=17
  10th November 2021 - Supplementary Information for Spreadsheet for Updated TUPE information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=16
  10th November 2021 - 'Aberdeenshire TUPE Info Pre June 2023' please read supplementary 'Additional Information' doc.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=12
  21st October 2021 - TUPE Information Spreadsheet
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=13
  21st October 2021 - State Aid and Subsidy Control
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=14
  21st October 2021 - BG Privacy Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=15
  21st October 2021 - Business Continuity Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=1
  21st October 2021 - Invitation to Tender - ITT document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=2
  21st October 2021 - Single Procurement Document - SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=3
  21st October 2021 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=4
  21st October 2021 - Pricing Schedule 2a - Evaluation Method
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=5
  21st October 2021 - Pricing Schedule 2b - Spreadsheet
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=6
  21st October 2021 - Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=7
  21st October 2021 - Terms and Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=8
  21st October 2021 - Award Questionnaire - Method Statements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=9
  21st October 2021 - ERDF Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=10
  21st October 2021 - Data Sharing Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430938&idx=11
  21st October 2021 - Regional Economic Strategy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430938
  Provision of Gateway Services - The Council is looking for provision of Business Gateway services. This contract is led by Aberdeenshire Council but for use by both Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Councils. The main Business Gateway service areas to be provided by the supplier are: Start-up Advisory Service Existing and Growing Business Service Local Services ERDF Services (for a limited period) Full details are included within the supporting documentation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469788
  Provision of Gateway Services - The Council is looking for provision of Business Gateway services. This contract is led by Aberdeenshire Council but for use by both Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Councils. The main Business Gateway service areas to be provided by the supplier are: Start-up Advisory Service Existing and Growing Business Service Local Services ERDF Services (for a limited period) Full details are included within the supporting documentation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669443

## Provenance

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