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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
Criteria below:
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.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
46 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Criteria below:
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.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
64 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Criteria below:
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.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
55 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Criteria below:
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.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
36 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Criteria below:
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.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
68 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Criteria below:
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.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
59 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Criteria below:
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.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
55 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Criteria below:
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.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
46 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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: 9
II.2.1) Title
Legal
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
Criteria below:
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.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
27 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
12 months plus 12 months (total 48 months in total)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
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NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=818907.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
The Council aims to act as a role model within the public sector, by carrying out its activities in a responsible and sustainable manner, considering on a case by case basis how procurement activity can improve the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the area Suppliers in the performance of the contract are expected to carry out their activities in a responsible and sustainable manner and commit to the delivery of benefits as set out in Appendix 1 – Award Questionnaire.
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=818907