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title: "Expert Help for Business"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000755902"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Expert Help for Business

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000755902

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## Summary

The Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Councils have completed the procurement process for "Expert Help for Business." This consultancy support tender, awarded to various suppliers, covers services like Financial Management, Strategy & Business Development, and others. The contract, signed on April 12, 2024, involves SMEs as suppliers and aims to enhance business support in the region.

The active tender seeks consultancy services for business topics to support Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire businesses. With a significant value of GBP 500,000, the tender focuses on various areas such as Human Resources, Marketing, and Legal services. The tender submission deadline is February 26, 2024, offering opportunities for SMEs to contribute to business growth in the region.

## Notice

The council is looking to procure consultancy support for a variety of different topics for business support within Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire

### Lot Information

Financial Management

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Strategy & Business Development

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Human Resources, Leadership and Skills

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Marketing

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Branding

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Website

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

Information, Digital Technology and Digital Media

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 hours in total)

Procurement

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 hours in total)

Energy Efficiencies and Net Zero

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 hours in total)

New Market Opportunities and Internationalisation

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 hours in total)

Legal

This procurement is to provide the council with expert help and advisory services for businesses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, which are assessed through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development. This expert help support is provided through Business Gateway, which is funded by Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503779 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £210,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | CALASH; CJM PROJECT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; CLIMATE ESSENTIALS; DELFINITY; ELECTRIFY MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS; KIRSTIN EJSMONT BUSINESS LAW; KORERO PR; LESLEY DAVIDSON MARKETING; MANAGED IT EXPERTS; MES HR CONSULTING; STEP; THORNTON AND LOWE; TINTO PROCUREMENT; TUMINDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503779
- 26 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497295

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497295&idx=10
  8th February 2024 - 6c - Management Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497295&idx=14
  8th February 2024 - Document 6C - NOT IN USE
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497295&idx=3
  29th January 2024 - 3 - Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497295&idx=13
  29th January 2024 - 3 - Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497295&idx=2
  26th January 2024 - 2 - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497295&idx=12
  26th January 2024 - 2 - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497295&idx=1
  26th January 2024 - 1-ITT-Open_(incl SPA wording)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497295&idx=4
  26th January 2024 - 4 - Appendix 3 - Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497295&idx=5
  26th January 2024 - 5 - Appendix 4 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497295&idx=6
  26th January 2024 - 5 - Appendix 4a Framework Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497295&idx=7
  26th January 2024 - 5 - Appendix 4b Call Off Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497295&idx=8
  26th January 2024 - 6a - Appendix 5 - Award Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497295&idx=9
  26th January 2024 - 6b - Business Continuity - Key Supplier Assessment Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497295
  Expert Help for Business - The council is looking to procure consultancy support for a variety of different topics for business support within Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503779
  Expert Help for Business - The council is looking to procure consultancy support for a variety of different topics for business support within Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755902

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