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title: "UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000748338"
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# UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000748338

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## Summary

The Aberdeenshire Council has initiated a tender process for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement. This project aims to support the development of community-owned assets through the Communities and Place Improving Places Programme. The tender is in the Services category and is currently at an active stage. The deadline for submissions is 27th November 2023. Businesses in the food and catering, transport, leisure, culture, tourism, and property sectors would find opportunities for growth through this tender.

The procurement process led by Aberdeenshire Council provides a chance for businesses to participate in supporting rural communities in Aberdeenshire. The framework agreement focuses on establishing credible business plans, applying for project funding, and developing financially sustainable operations. Businesses in various sectors can benefit from this tender, including those involved in food and catering, transport infrastructure, leisure and culture services, and environmental sustainability. The deadline for tender submissions has been extended to 4th December 2023, giving interested companies more time to prepare their bids.

## Notice

Aberdeenshire Council has secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to provide support to the development of community owned assets through the Communities and Place Improving Places Programme. This project has been identified as a need within the UKSPF Aberdeenshire Investment Plan, in response to a recognition that in order to secure external funding from Public, Charitable and Private sectors including the UKSPF, community-led capital and revenue projects require a detailed feasibility study which may cover several specialist elements. Applications to the challenge fund element of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and previous funding programmes have provided further evidence that this project is needed, to support the leaders of these projects to explore and evidence the feasibility of their proposed projects and enterprises. Many projects are not at the point where all aspects of feasibility have been resolved, and so lack the underpinning detail that is required by an external funder, a crucial requirement for each project's realisation and sustainability. This Framework is designed to support and help community-led capital and revenue projects to establish credible business plans, successfully apply for project funding and develop financially sustainable operations in the longer term, both preventing the loss of crucial facilities and developing new resources for rural communities in Aberdeenshire.

### Lot Information

FOOD AND CATERING - e.g. Community Cafes and Kitchens

This Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding: Commercial feasibility and technical reviews Equipment and facilities Food and drink menus Food hygiene Legislation compliance Options appraisals Financial forecasting

TRANSPORT - Active Transport Routes and Projects

LOT 2 - TRANSPORT - Active Transport Routes and Projects This Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding: Cycle route planning or improvements Pedestrian route planning or improvements Travel initiatives Maintenance schedules Land access Land ownership

LEISURE, CULTURE & TOURISM - Museums, Visitor Centres, Performance Venues

his Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding: Commercial and efficiency reviews Increasing public use of services Sport and Library service studies Technical reviews Trusts and joint ventures Financial forecasting

PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT - Community Owned Buildings, Infrastructure & Land

This Lot includes advice surrounding: Environmental and Sustainability Assessments and appraisals Alternative energy Archaeology studies Biodiversity Carbon foot-printing and reduction Carbon reduction and climate change adaptation Climate change adaptation and mitigation Environmental audits Environmental initiatives Energy efficiency and targets Green technologies Heat networks Landscape management Sustainability Water management Waste auditing Delivery models Facilities Management Business case development Risk assessments and controls Safe working procedures Benchmarking Revenue optimisation and funding Risk and internal control Service improvement and performance Sustainable community strategies Alternative waste treatment Carbon assessments Commercial waste Options appraisals Permits and accreditations Communication Customer insight information Public dialogue, engagement and consultation Branding Communication and marketing materials Outline architectural plans/options appraisals (not full architectural drawings) QS Services Financial Forecasting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499033 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | ANN NISBET; CONNECTED TRANSPORT PLANNING; DELFINITY; DWS ASSOCIATES; EKOSGEN; ETHOS CONSULTANTS; HALL AITKEN; LAND USE CONSULTANTS; SKS SUPPLY TO HIE COMMUNITIES; TOMSON CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499033
- 22 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493247
- 22 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493246
- 25 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491218

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491218&idx=10
  21st November 2023 - Appendix 6 Method Statement Scenarios for ITT updated
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491218&idx=11
  21st November 2023 - Appendix 6 Method Statement Scenarios for ITT updated 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491218&idx=7
  6th November 2023 - Appendix 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491218&idx=4
  25th October 2023 - Appendix 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491218&idx=5
  25th October 2023 - Appendix 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491218&idx=6
  25th October 2023 - Appendix 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491218&idx=8
  25th October 2023 - Appendix 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491218&idx=9
  25th October 2023 - Appendix 8
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491218&idx=1
  25th October 2023 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491218&idx=2
  25th October 2023 - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491218&idx=3
  25th October 2023 - Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491218
  UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement - Aberdeenshire Council has secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to provide support to the development of community owned assets through the Communities and Place Improving Places Programme. This project has been identified as a need within the UKSPF Aberdeenshire Investment Plan, in response to a recognition that in order to secure external funding from Public, Charitable and Private sectors including the UKSPF, community-led capital and revenue projects require a detailed feasibility study which may cover several specialist elements. Applications to the challenge fund element of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and previous funding programmes have provided further evidence that this project is needed, to support the leaders of these projects to explore and evidence the feasibility of their proposed projects and enterprises. Many projects are not at the point where all aspects of feasibility have been resolved, and so lack the underpinning detail that is required by an external funder, a crucial requirement for each project's realisation and sustainability. This Framework is designed to support and help community-led capital and revenue projects to establish credible business plans, successfully apply for project funding and develop financially sustainable operations in the longer term, both preventing the loss of crucial facilities and developing new resources for rural communities in Aberdeenshire.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499033
  UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement - Aberdeenshire Council has secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to provide support to the development of community owned assets through the Communities and Place Improving Places Programme. This project has been identified as a need within the UKSPF Aberdeenshire Investment Plan, in response to a recognition that in order to secure external funding from Public, Charitable and Private sectors including the UKSPF, community-led capital and revenue projects require a detailed feasibility study which may cover several specialist elements. Applications to the challenge fund element of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and previous funding programmes have provided further evidence that this project is needed, to support the leaders of these projects to explore and evidence the feasibility of their proposed projects and enterprises. Many projects are not at the point where all aspects of feasibility have been resolved, and so lack the underpinning detail that is required by an external funder, a crucial requirement for each project's realisation and sustainability. This Framework is designed to support and help community-led capital and revenue projects to establish credible business plans, successfully apply for project funding and develop financially sustainable operations in the longer term, both preventing the loss of crucial facilities and developing new resources for rural communities in Aberdeenshire.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000748338

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