--- title: "Specialist Consultancy Support and Training Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000731130" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731130" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731130.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731130.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-05" --- # Specialist Consultancy Support and Training Services Framework Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000731130 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731130) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731130.json) ## Summary The West Lothian Council is inviting tenders for the "Specialist Consultancy Support and Training Services Framework" project through an open procurement method. The project aims to enhance Business Gateway services using funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Key objectives include providing consultancy support and training to aid business development for SMEs and Micro businesses. The procurement stage is active, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 5th June 2023. This tender opportunity offers businesses in industries such as marketing, procurement, finance, and technology to provide specialized services to support business growth in West Lothian. Companies with expertise in the specified areas are encouraged to compete. Interested businesses should be prepared to deliver high-quality services in compliance with the contract terms and demonstrate capabilities in areas such as methodology for service delivery, reporting, and engagement. The framework agreement offers a valuable opportunity for businesses to contribute to the economic development of West Lothian through service provision. ## Notice West Lothian Council have been awarded funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This project enables the local delivery of enhanced Business Gateway services through a flexible set of interventions - tailoring these to local circumstances and opportunities. One of the key objectives for Business Gateway West Lothian is to provide consultancy support and training to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to SMEs and Micro businesses. This aims to complement the Current Business Gateway activity by: - Increasing the range of specialist consultancy support available to local growing businesses; - Providing additional training and webinars to growing businesses. ### Lot Information Marketing and Branding The purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Marketing and Branding; Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Marketing and Branding Services. West Lothian Council reserves the right at all times to award or not award this Lot and also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5 Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend by a further 12 months. Procurement and Quality Assurance The purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will have a Lot for Procurement and Quality Assurance. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Procurement and Quality Assurance services. West Lothian Council reserves the right at all times to award or not award this Lot and also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5 Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend for a further 12 months. Legal, Property and Human Resources The purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Legal, Property and Human Resources. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Legal, Property and Human Resources. West Lothian Council reserves the right to award or not award this Lot and reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5 Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend for a further 12 months. Exporting The purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Exporting. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Exporting services. West Lothian Council reserves the right to award or not award this Lot and also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5 Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend by a further 12 months. Finance The purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Finance. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Finance services West Lothian Council reserves the right to award or not award this Lot and also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5 Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend for a further 12 months. Digital and Social Media The purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Digital and Social Media. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Digital and Social Media services. West Lothian Council reserves the right to award or not award this Lot and reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5 Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend by a further 12 months. Environmental The purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Environmental. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Environmental services. West Lothian Council reserves the right to award or not award this Lot and reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5 Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend by a further 12 months. Information Technology The purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Information Technology. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Information Technology services. West Lothian Council reserves the right to award or not award this Lot and reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5 Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend for a further 12 months. Business Development The purpose of the Invitation to Tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework will be required to professionally assist organisations within West Lothian in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will include a Lot for Business Development. Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver Business Development Services. West Lothian Council reserves the right at all times to award or not award the Lot and also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance in accordance with West Lothian Council Terms and Conditions for Services. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment of work undertaken in the framework. It is therefore very important that service providers ensure that the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly and on time as payment may be delayed until such evidence is received.. The sub criteria for the Quality weighting is detailed : Methodology for Service Delivery - 25 Reporting and Engagement - 20 Understanding of Project Requirements - 10 Business Continuity Planning - 5 Continuous Improvement and Innovation - 5 Fair Work Matters - 5 Renewal: Option for West Lothian Council to extend for a further 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477966 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 5 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6FF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston South | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 70331000 - Residential property services - 70332000 - Non-residential property services - 70332200 - Commercial property management services - 70332300 - Industrial property services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 72222300 - Information technology services - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 5 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477966 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477966 Specialist Consultancy Support and Training Services Framework - West Lothian Council have been awarded funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This project enables the local delivery of enhanced Business Gateway services through a flexible set of interventions - tailoring these to local circumstances and opportunities. One of the key objectives for Business Gateway West Lothian is to provide consultancy support and training to assist businesses in developing their employees and improving the performance of the business. This support will address the current gap in provision to SMEs and Micro businesses. This aims to complement the Current Business Gateway activity by: - Increasing the range of specialist consultancy support available to local growing businesses; - Providing additional training and webinars to growing businesses. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.westlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731130 - https://cyberassessment.gov.scot/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731130. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731130.json.