--- title: "Expert Help for Business" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818907" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818907" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818907.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818907.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-09" --- # Expert Help for Business Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818907 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818907) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000818907.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council initiated a procurement process titled "Expert Help for Business," focusing on consultancy services to support businesses in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79400000 for consultancy services, followed an open procedure under the "services" category. The key dates for the procurement process included a tender submission deadline initially set for 26 January 2026, later extended to 2 February 2026, to accommodate additional review time for information security measures. By April 2026, the procurement reached the award stage, resulting in several lots being completed and awarded to suppliers. This tender presented significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, as the council sought expertise in areas such as financial management, strategy and business development, human resources, marketing, digital technology, and supply chain management. Notably, multiple lots were awarded, reflecting the diverse needs encompassed in the tender. The procurement was designed to support business growth through the Business Gateway Service and Economic Development, funded by local councils. Businesses with capabilities in the specified consultancy domains were particularly suited to benefit from participating in this framework, which facilitates engaging with public sector contracts and adds stability to their growth plans. ## Notice The council is looking to procure consultancy support for a variety of different topics for business support within Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire. ### Lot Information 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 Strategy 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) Digital Marketing Strategy 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) Information technology, digital technology, websites and online platforms (excluding social 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 months in total) Procurement & Supply Chain 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) 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) 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) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553529 | | 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 | 9 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £455,466 | | Lots value | £456,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £328,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete, Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | 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 | 11 | | Supplier names | BARKERS COMMERCIAL CONSULTANCY; DEFANKLE INNOVATION; DELFINITY; DOROTHY MCKINNEY LTD (MCKINNEY HR; ELECTRIFY MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS; INSPIRE IT SERVICES; KAMPAKIS AND; KORERO PR; PASSION 4 SOCIAL; 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 - 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553529 - 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553528 - 14 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547226 - 17 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545912 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545912 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=APR553529 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=APR553528 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.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818907 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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