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title: "SPECIALIST BUSINESS ADVICE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EXPERT HELP) FRAMEWORK 1 APRIL 2026 - 31 MARCH 2029"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000820974"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUSINESS GATEWAY FIFE"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# SPECIALIST BUSINESS ADVICE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EXPERT HELP) FRAMEWORK 1 APRIL 2026 - 31 MARCH 2029

Buyer: BUSINESS GATEWAY FIFE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000820974

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## Summary

Business Gateway Fife is the primary buying organisation for the Specialist Business Advice framework, set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029. This initiative aims to deliver specialised one-to-one business support within the Fife region, backed by funding from the UK Government's Local Growth Fund. The procurement process followed is an open procedure, and the project is currently at the Award stage as of 2nd April 2026. The key industry categories involved include General Public Services, with delivery addresses primarily in the region of UKM72. The submission of proposals was made electronically, with bids opening and award periods beginning in mid-February 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in business advice and support services. The contract encourages a broad spectrum of suppliers in marketing, business development, environmental, innovation, finance, information systems, people, property, and legal compliance, as seen in the awarded contracts across these categories. Each contract category received a substantial funding allocation, making this a lucrative opportunity for businesses capable of providing expert guidance and support within these specialisations. With numerous SMEs successfully securing contracts, this framework supports small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings in the Fife region, thus stimulating local economic growth.

## Notice

From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise.

### Lot Information

Marketing

From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document

Renewal: Subject to future funding

Business Development

From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document

Renewal: Subject to future funding

Environmental

From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document

Renewal: Subject to future funding

Innovation

From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document

Renewal: Subject to future funding

Finance

From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document

Renewal: Subject to future funding

Information Systems

From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document

Renewal: Subject to future funding

People

From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document

Renewal: Subject to future funding

Property

From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document

Renewal: Subject to future funding

Legal & Compliance

From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise. Breakdown of the specialisms under this LOT can be found in the attached instructions document

Renewal: Subject to future funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553212 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £292,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £292,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS GATEWAY FIFE |
| Additional buyers | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes West and Kinglassie |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 30 |
| Supplier names | 360 STRATEGY; ANDREW REILLY ASSOCIATES; ARM IN ARM ACCOUNTING; ARTHIAN; CJM LUMINA; CORVUS DYNAMIC; DATA ENGINEERING PROJECTS LTD. T/A CARBON ZERO; DEFANKLE INNOVATION; DELFINITY; DIGITAL CONNECTIONS; DUNEDIN ADVISORY; EUREKA!EUROPE; FULL CIRCLE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS; G1DM; GENOA BLACK VENTURES; GRAY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT; GREENCROWD PARTNERSHIP; INSPIRE IT SERVICES; ISOASSURED; KAFICO; KCMD; KILKERRAN PARK LTD TA THE BUSINESS GROWTH PARTNERSHIP; MANAGED IT EXPERTS; MILLAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; QSE; QUEST IT SUPPORT; SIMPLICITY MARKETING SCOTLAND; STEP; STIRTON CONSULTING; STRATEGEM (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553212
- 19 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547475

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547475&idx=2
  23rd January 2026 - Lot selection and Key staff
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547475&idx=3
  23rd January 2026 - Lot selection and Key staff
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN547475&idx=1
  19th January 2026 - INSTRUCTIONS PACK SPD STAGE
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547475
  SPECIALIST BUSINESS ADVICE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EXPERT HELP) FRAMEWORK 1 APRIL 2026 - 31 MARCH 2029 - From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553212
  SPECIALIST BUSINESS ADVICE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EXPERT HELP) FRAMEWORK 1 APRIL 2026 - 31 MARCH 2029 - From 1st April 2026, subject to confirmation of funding under the UK Government's Local Growth Fund, Business, Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council. A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their area of expertise.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820974
- https://www.bgateway.com/local-offices/fife/local-support

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