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title: "Provision of a North East Circular Economy Business Initiative"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699492"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-06"
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# Provision of a North East Circular Economy Business Initiative

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699492

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## Summary

A tender has been issued by Aberdeenshire Council for the "Provision of a North East Circular Economy Business Initiative" in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, aimed at enhancing the regional circular economy from 2022 to 2023. This open procurement procedure has a contract value of £300,000 and is currently active, with submission deadlines set for 5th August 2022. The tender invites proposals from qualified service providers to develop local business sectors and encourage a sustainable business environment. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This initiative presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, sustainability practices, and economic development services. Companies with experience in implementing circular economy principles or creating business support programmes would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the project seeks to build capacity and foster long-term improvements in regional business operations, the successful bidder may also benefit from potential contract extensions based on performance and funding availability.

## Notice

The tenderer is required to run a North East Scotland circular economy business initiative for 2022-23 in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which acts to contribute to the following: - Building the productive circular capacity of North-east business sectors, business supply chains and business centres (localities) - Developing the regional business environment to support more circular business opportunities - Laying foundations for the future support of an ongoing transition to a more circular economy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The tenderer is required to run a North East Scotland circular economy business initiative for 2022-23 in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which acts to contribute to the following: - Building the productive circular capacity of North-east business sectors, business supply chains and business centres (localities) - Developing the regional business environment to support more circular business opportunities - Laying foundations for the future support of an ongoing transition to a more circular economy. For additional information, please see the attached documentation.

Renewal: A potential for a further 24 months - but this is subject to 1) the availability of funding and 2) at the full discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453324 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453324

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453324&idx=1
  6th July 2022 - Invitation to Tender - CE2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453324&idx=2
  6th July 2022 - Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule - CE2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453324&idx=3
  6th July 2022 - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements - CE2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453324&idx=4
  6th July 2022 - Declaration - CE2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453324&idx=5
  6th July 2022 - Award Questionnaire - CE2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453324&idx=6
  6th July 2022 - Business Continuity Questionnaire - CE2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453324&idx=7
  6th July 2022 - Terms and Conditions - CE2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453324&idx=8
  6th July 2022 - Single Procurement Document (SPD) - CE 2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453324&idx=9
  6th July 2022 - SPD Standardised Statements - CE2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453324
  Provision of a North East Circular Economy Business Initiative - The tenderer is required to run a North East Scotland circular economy business initiative for 2022-23 in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which acts to contribute to the following: - Building the productive circular capacity of North-east business sectors, business supply chains and business centres (localities) - Developing the regional business environment to support more circular business opportunities - Laying foundations for the future support of an ongoing transition to a more circular economy

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=699492
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000699492
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

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