--- title: "BUSINESS GATEWAY MIDLOTHIAN EXPERT HELP" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812716" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812716" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812716.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812716.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-09" --- # BUSINESS GATEWAY MIDLOTHIAN EXPERT HELP Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812716 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812716) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812716.json) ## Summary Midlothian Council, located at Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith, has initiated an open procurement process to seek providers for its "Business Gateway Midlothian Expert Help" programme. This tender is categorised under general public services with CPV classifications including Environmental Energy Audit Consultancy and Digital Marketing Consultancy. The services are intended to be delivered in the Midlothian region. As of the tender's current status, the key date to note is the tender period ending on 31st October 2025, at 12:00 PM, after which the awarding phase will commence. The procurement process is open to electronic submissions, facilitated through the Public Contracts Scotland platform. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental energy and digital marketing consultancy, aiming to provide specialist support to Business Gateway Midlothian clients. Suitable candidates are those able to demonstrate strong capabilities in delivering consultancy services that align with the Council's emphasis on economic development. With a total contract value of £80,000 for the Environmental Energy Audit Consultancy, this contract presents a lucrative opportunity for enterprises looking to expand their portfolio and influence in the Scottish business support ecosystem. Participating businesses will benefit from engaging with Midlothian Council's network of advisers, enhancing their reach and reputation within the national business support service. ## Notice Midlothian Council is seeking providers with the competence and capability to deliver specialist business support in the form of Environmental Energy Audit Consultancy and Digital Marketing Consultancy to Business Gateway Midlothian clients. Business Gateway is a national business support service. In Midlothian the service is delivered by the Council's Economic Development Service. Publicly funded, the Business Gateway service directly contributes to Scotland's economic wellbeing. Business Gateway Midlothian's team of Advisers work with clients at all stages of development, from the initial idea through to building their workforce Advisers tailor their support to each client and connect them to expertise in the wider business support eco-system. ### Lot Information Environmental Energy Audit Consultancy Midlothian Council is seeking providers with the competence and capability to deliver specialist business support in the form of Environmental Energy Audit Consultancy and Digital Marketing Consultancy to Business Gateway Midlothian clients. Business Gateway is a national business support service. In Midlothian the service is delivered by the Council's Economic Development Service. Publicly funded, the Business Gateway service directly contributes to Scotland's economic wellbeing. Business Gateway Midlothian's team of Advisers work with clients at all stages of development, from the initial idea through to building their workforce Advisers tailor their support to each client and connect them to expertise in the wider business support eco-system. Digital Marketing Consultancy Midlothian Council is seeking providers with the competence and capability to deliver specialist business support in the form of Environmental Energy Audit Consultancy and Digital Marketing Consultancy to Business Gateway Midlothian clients. Business Gateway is a national business support service. In Midlothian the service is delivered by the Council's Economic Development Service. Publicly funded, the Business Gateway service directly contributes to Scotland's economic wellbeing. Business Gateway Midlothian's team of Advisers work with clients at all stages of development, from the initial idea through to building their workforce Advisers tailor their support to each client and connect them to expertise in the wider business support ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541125 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 9 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £80,000 | | 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 | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | DALKEITH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 1DN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | Midlothian | | Electoral ward | Dalkeith | | Westminster constituency | Midlothian | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541125 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541125&idx=1 9th October 2025 - ITT- BUSINESS GATEWAY MIDLOTHIAN EXPERT HELP - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541125&idx=2 9th October 2025 - Full Tender Pack- Business Gateway Midlothian Expert Help - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541125 BUSINESS GATEWAY MIDLOTHIAN EXPERT HELP - Midlothian Council is seeking providers with the competence and capability to deliver specialist business support in the form of Environmental Energy Audit Consultancy and Digital Marketing Consultancy to Business Gateway Midlothian clients. Business Gateway is a national business support service. In Midlothian the service is delivered by the Council's Economic Development Service. Publicly funded, the Business Gateway service directly contributes to Scotland's economic wellbeing. Business Gateway Midlothian's team of Advisers work with clients at all stages of development, from the initial idea through to building their workforce Advisers tailor their support to each client and connect them to expertise in the wider business support eco-system. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.midlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812716 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=812716 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00336 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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