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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist Business Support to Small and Medium Enterprises"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000730014"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-31"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist Business Support to Small and Medium Enterprises

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000730014

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## Summary

The Falkirk Council has awarded a contract for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist Business Support to Small and Medium Enterprises. The contract covers services in areas such as marketing, IT, digital media, organisational development, HR, strategy, procurement, and finance. The contract is aimed at providing specialist advice to businesses in the Falkirk Council area, allowing for up to three days of specialist support for each beneficiary business. The contract is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of GBP 475,000. The deadline for tender submissions was on May 29, 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises specialising in marketing, IT, digital media, organisational development, HR, strategy, procurement, or finance to engage with Falkirk Council and expand their business. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers to participate across different lots, providing a platform for growth and collaboration. Businesses interested in providing high-quality specialist services to support the growth and resilience of other businesses in the Falkirk Council area are well-suited to compete in this tender.

## Notice

The service is expected to provide high quality specialist advice in particular areas of expertise, to existing and start up businesses with growth potential in the Falkirk Council area. Support may also be targeted to help businesses become more resilient or assist with survivability . Falkirk Council requires to set up a framework of suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver projects which will provide up to three days of Specialist support (known as Expert Help) for each beneficiary business

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Marketing

See available tender documentation.. See available tender documentation.

Lot 2: IT and Digital Media

See available tender documentation.. See available tender documentation.

Lot 3: Organisational Development, HR and Strategy

See available tender documentation.. See available tender documentation.

Lot 4: Procurement

See available tender documentation.. See available tender documentation.

Lot 5: Finance

See available tender documentation.. See available tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487284 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £451,250 |

## 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 | FK2 7YZ |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | BRETT NICHOLLS ASSOCIATES; GAP COMMUNICATIONS; INTEND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; SOLUTIONS ON DEMAND; STEP; UXL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 72212482 - Business intelligence software development services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
- 79996000 - Business organisation services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487284
- 25 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477016

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR477016
  Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist Business Support to Small and Medium Enterprises - The service is expected to provide high quality specialist advice in particular areas of expertise, to existing and start up businesses with growth potential in the Falkirk Council area. Support may also be targeted to help businesses become more resilient or assist with survivability . Falkirk Council requires to set up a framework of suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver projects which will provide up to three days of Specialist support (known as Expert Help) for each beneficiary business
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG487284
  Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist Business Support to Small and Medium Enterprises - The service is expected to provide high quality specialist advice in particular areas of expertise, to existing and start up businesses with growth potential in the Falkirk Council area. Support may also be targeted to help businesses become more resilient or assist with survivability . Falkirk Council requires to set up a framework of suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver projects which will provide up to three days of Specialist support (known as Expert Help) for each beneficiary business

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730014

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