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title: "Specialist Consultancy Support and Training Services Framework"
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# Specialist Consultancy Support and Training Services Framework

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000731637

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## Summary

The West Lothian Council has completed the procurement process for the "Specialist Consultancy Support and Training Services Framework." This opportunity falls under the "Services" main procurement category and aims to provide a flexible set of interventions for enhanced Business Gateway services. The project focuses on delivering consultancy support and training to help local businesses develop and improve, targeting SMEs and Micro businesses. The tender is located in Livingston, UKM78, and was awarded on November 22, 2023.

The procurement process led by West Lothian Council presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in marketing, branding, procurement, finance, digital media, IT, legal services, environmental, and exporting sectors. Companies with expertise in these areas can compete for the various lots within the framework, providing specialized services to support local business growth. The Council has already awarded contracts in Marketing and Branding, Procurement and Quality Assurance, Finance, Digital and Social Media, Information Technology, Legal, Property, Human Resources, Environmental, and Exporting, offering substantial value and opportunities for business development.

## Notice

West Lothian Council were awarded funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The 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 addresses 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

Business Development

The purpose of the Invitation to Tender was to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework are 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 were to 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.. 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.

Marketing and Branding

The purpose of the Invitation to Tender was to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice Services and training. Those awarded a place on the framework are 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 were to 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.. 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 are 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 were to 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.

Finance

The purpose of the Invitation to Tender was 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 were to 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 wass 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 were to 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.

Information Technology

The purpose of the Invitation to Tender was 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 were to 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.

Legal, Property and Human Resources

The purpose of the Invitation to Tender was 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 were to 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.

Environmental

The purpose of the Invitation to Tender was 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 were to 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.

Exporting

The purpose of the Invitation to Tender was 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 were to 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493292 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 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 | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | BLUE PTARMIGAN; COMSTERIA; ELEVATOR; INTEND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; MABBETT; MARTIN AITKEN; MATERIAL; MICHELLE BROWN PR; MODUS (SCOTLAND; NSDESIGN; ST ANDREWS MANAGEMENT CENTRE; STIRLING ENTERPRISE; THE VERDANCY GROUP; TRANSFORM BUSINESS AND TRAINING CONSULTANCY; WHITEWALL MARKETING; ZOE STIRTON |

## 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

- 22 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493292
- 10 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478113

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478113
  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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493292
  Specialist Consultancy Support and Training Services Framework - West Lothian Council were awarded funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The 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 addresses 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.westlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731637
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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