Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
UK
Contact person: Kelly Wiltshire
E-mail: bgexpert@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Expert Help for Business
Reference number: CRN00041810
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The council is looking to procure consultancy support for a variety of different topics for business support within Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
455 460.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Financial Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Provision of Services
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Resources
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Contract Management
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties)
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Strategy & Business Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Provision of Services
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Resources
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Contract Management
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties)
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Human Resources, Leadership and Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Provision of Services
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Resources
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Contract Management
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties)
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Marketing Strategy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Provision of Services
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Resources
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Contract Management
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties)
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Digital Marketing Strategy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Provision of Services
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Resources
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Contract Management
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties)
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Branding
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Provision of Services
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Resources
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Contract Management
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties)
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Information technology, digital technology, websites and online platforms (excluding social media)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Provision of Services
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Resources
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Contract Management
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties)
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Procurement & Supply Chain
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Provision of Services
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Resources
/ Weighting: 35
Quality criterion: Contract Management
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties)
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-084046
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Financial Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kampakis and co
5 Brunswick Park Gardens
London
N11 1EJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7398771664
E-mail: fabio@thetesseractacademy.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 46 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Strategy & Business Development
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Delfinity Ltd
Braiklay Farmhouse, Tarves
Ellon
AB41 7NJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7531430280
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Defankle Innovation Limited
199 Clarkston Rd
Glasgow
G44 3BS
UK
Telephone: +44 7773078612
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 64 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Human Resources, Leadership and Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Delfinity Ltd
Braiklay Farmhouse, Tarves
Ellon
AB41 7NJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7531430280
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dorothy McKinney Ltd (McKinney HR)
Fairways Business Park, 8 Deer Park Avenue
Livingston
EH54 8AF
UK
Telephone: +44 1315248191
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 55 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Marketing Strategy
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Korero PR Ltd
ONE TechHub,
Aberdeen
AB10 1JQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7988050980
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tuminds Ltd
70 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HH
UK
Telephone: +44 1463513965
NUTS: UKM62
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 36 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Digital Marketing Strategy
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Electrify Marketing & Communications
1C Alba Business Park, Alba Business Park
Livingston
EH54 7HG
UK
Telephone: +44 7966216270
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Korero PR Ltd
ONE TechHub,
Aberdeen
AB10 1JQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7988050980
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 68 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Branding
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Electrify Marketing & Communications
1C Alba Business Park, Alba Business Park
Livingston
EH54 7HG
UK
Telephone: +44 7966216270
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tuminds Ltd
70 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HH
UK
Telephone: +44 1463513965
NUTS: UKM62
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 59 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Information technology, digital technology, websites and online platforms (excluding social media)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inspire IT Services Ltd
Inspire House, Lawgrove Place, Inveralmond Industrial Estate
inspirescot
PH1 3XQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7776410777
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Passion 4 Social CIC
8 Deer Park
Livingston
EH54 8GA
UK
Telephone: +44 1506353625
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 55 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Procurement & Supply Chain
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tinto Procurement
Tinto View, 78 Allison Drive
Carnwath
ML11 8HF
UK
Telephone: +44 7983750208
NUTS: UKM95
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barkers Commercial Consultancy
Low Barn, Llancayo Business Park
USK
NP15 1HY
UK
Telephone: +44 7967806501
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 46 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:828801)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Aberdeen
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/04/2026