Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Business Gateway Fife
Saltire House, Pentland Park
Glenrothes
KY6 2AL
UK
Telephone: +44 1592858333
E-mail: bgframework@bgfife.co.uk
NUTS: UKM72
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.businessgatewayfife.com/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14402
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Limited company owned by Local Authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Business Gateway Fife Framework for the Provision of Specialist Business Advice 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2025
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79411100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Business Gateway Fife intends to procure a framework of suppliers to deliver one-to-one specialist business advice and support to Fife’s SMEs. This will replace the existing Business Gateway Fife Expert Help Framework.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
390 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79900000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
Fife
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife.
Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:-
- Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides.
- A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland.
- Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers.
- Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business.
From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme.
The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period.
From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). 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 particular area of expertise.
In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots:
1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
2. FINANCE
3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE
4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY
6. ENVIRONMENTAL
7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING
Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance.
Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise.
Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received.
The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years.
The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs.
During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material:
- Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme
- Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment.
- A client feedback template
- A timesheet template for use by contractors
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Staff – Skills, Qualifications and Experience
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Past Performance Examples
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Understanding of Framework Objectives and Fife Economy/Business Base
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Overall Quality of the Submission (structure, relevance & clarity)
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
FINANCE
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79900000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
Fife
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife.
Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:-
- Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides.
- A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland.
- Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers.
- Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business.
From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme.
The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period.
From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). 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 particular area of expertise.
In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots:
1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
2. FINANCE
3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE
4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY
6. ENVIRONMENTAL
7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING
Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance.
Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise.
Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received.
The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years.
The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs.
During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material:
- Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme
- Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment.
- A client feedback template
- A timesheet template for use by contractors
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Staff – Skills, Qualifications and Experience
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Past Performance Examples
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Understanding of Framework Objectives and Fife Economy/Business Base
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Overall Quality of the Submission (structure, relevance & clarity)
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79900000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
Fife
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife.
Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:-
- Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides.
- A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland.
- Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers.
- Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business.
From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme.
The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period.
From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). 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 particular area of expertise.
In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots:
1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
2. FINANCE
3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE
4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY
6. ENVIRONMENTAL
7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING
Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance.
Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise.
Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received.
The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years.
The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs.
During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material:
- Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme
- Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment.
- A client feedback template
- A timesheet template for use by contractors
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Staff – Skills, Qualifications and Experience
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Past Performance Examples
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Understanding of Framework Objectives and Fife Economy/Business Base
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Overall Quality of the Submission (structure, relevance & clarity)
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79900000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
Fife
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife.
Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:-
- Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides.
- A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland.
- Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers.
- Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business.
From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme.
The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period.
From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). 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 particular area of expertise.
In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots:
1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
2. FINANCE
3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE
4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY
6. ENVIRONMENTAL
7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING
Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance.
Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise.
Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received.
The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years.
The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs.
During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material:
- Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme
- Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment.
- A client feedback template
- A timesheet template for use by contractors
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Staff – Skills, Qualifications and Experience
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Past Performance Examples
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Understanding of Framework Objectives and Fife Economy/Business Base
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Overall Quality of the Submission (structure, relevance & clarity)
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
LEGAL AND PROPERTY
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79900000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
Fife
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife.
Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:-
- Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides.
- A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland.
- Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers.
- Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business.
From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme.
The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period.
From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). 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 particular area of expertise.
In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots:
1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
2. FINANCE
3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE
4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY
6. ENVIRONMENTAL
7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING
Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance.
Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise.
Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received.
The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years.
The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs.
During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material:
- Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme
- Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment.
- A client feedback template
- A timesheet template for use by contractors
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Staff – Skills, Qualifications and Experience
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Past Performance Examples
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Understanding of Framework Objectives and Fife Economy/Business Base
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Overall Quality of the Submission (structure, relevance & clarity)
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
ENVIRONMENTAL
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79900000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
Fife
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife.
Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:-
- Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides.
- A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland.
- Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers.
- Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business.
From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme.
The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period.
From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). 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 particular area of expertise.
In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots:
1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
2. FINANCE
3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE
4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY
6. ENVIRONMENTAL
7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING
Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance.
Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise.
Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received.
The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years.
The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs.
During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material:
- Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme
- Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment.
- A client feedback template
- A timesheet template for use by contractors
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Staff – Skills, Qualifications and Experience
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Past Performance Examples
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Understanding of Framework Objectives and Fife Economy/Business Base
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Overall Quality of the Submission (structure, relevance & clarity)
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79900000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
Main site or place of performance:
Fife
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife.
Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:-
- Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides.
- A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland.
- Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers.
- Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business.
From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme.
The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period.
From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). 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 particular area of expertise.
In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots:
1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
2. FINANCE
3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE
4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY
6. ENVIRONMENTAL
7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING
Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance.
Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise.
Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received.
The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years.
The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs.
During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material:
- Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme
- Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment.
- A client feedback template
- A timesheet template for use by contractors
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Key Staff – Skills, Qualifications and Experience
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Past Performance Examples
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Understanding of Framework Objectives and Fife Economy/Business Base
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Overall Quality of the Submission (structure, relevance & clarity)
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
A dynamic purchasing system was set up
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2022/S 000-032782
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 32
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 32
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 32
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 30
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kilkerran Park Ltd ta The Business Growth Partnership
9 Kilkerran Park, Newton Mearns
Glasgow
G77 6ZS
UK
Telephone: +44 7715116705
NUTS: UKM8
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MJM Associates (Scotland) Ltd.
10 Campbell Street
Dollar
FK14 7EX
UK
Telephone: +44 7532206239
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sigma Communications and Marketing Limited
Monega House , Hatchbank
Kinross
KY13 0LF
UK
Telephone: +44 7748402542
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lean Jean Consulting
13 Blackwood Way
Dunfermline
KY11 8TD
UK
Telephone: +44 7787436275
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eureka!Europe LLP
1 Clarence Street
Edinburgh
EH35AE
UK
Telephone: +44 7808890840
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Robertson Collaborate
9 Tayview Terrace
Newport-on-Tay
DD6 8AT
UK
Telephone: +44 1382542895
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Intend Business Development Ltd
Office 16, Stirling Business Centre, 3 Whitehouse Road
Stirling
FK7 7SP
UK
Telephone: +44 7808294981
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
K2 Marketing
31, West Vows Walk, West Vows Walk
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1RX
UK
Telephone: +44 1592644340
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FLINTRIVER LIMITED
STATION HOUSE, SOUTH STREET
MILNATHORT/KINROSS
KY13 9XB
UK
Telephone: +44 1557866868
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Simplicity Marketing Scotland Ltd
30 Guildhall Street
Dunfermline
KY12 7NS
UK
Telephone: +44 7846744081
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J&G3 Ltd
30 East Kilbride Rd
Rutherglen
G73 5EB
UK
Telephone: +44 1412374724
NUTS: UKM95
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SJ MedTech Consultants
9 Wyles Street, Coaltown of Wemyss
Kirkcaldy
Ky14PD
UK
Telephone: +44 7478638961
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
isoassured ltd
55 Low Road, Auchtermuchty
CUPAR
KY147BB
UK
Telephone: +44 3333550860
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Caughey Solutions Limited
8 Orchard Court
Longniddry
EH32 0PE
UK
Telephone: +44 1875852403
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Husband Business Consulting Ltd
82 Corbiehill Crescent, Davidson's Mains
Edinburgh
EH4 5BG
UK
Telephone: +44 7970723489
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Augmentias Maritime & Offshore Engineering Ltd
9 Centurion Court, North Esplanade West
Aberdeen
AB11 5QH
UK
Telephone: +44 7411716016
NUTS: UKM50
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Uxl ltd
20 Maybole Drive
Airdrie
ML6 9XJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7946706743
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Karine Burns Consulting Ltd.
7 Blair Atholl Gate,, Newton Mearns
Glasgow
G77 5UP
UK
Telephone: +44 7984285670
NUTS: UKM83
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Transform Business Training and Consultancy Ltd
17 Station Road, Uphall
Broxburn
EH52 5DX
UK
Telephone: +44 7825992426
NUTS: UKM78
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morrow Associates Ltd
Caldwell Law House, Uplawmoor
Glasgow
G78 4BS
UK
Telephone: +44 7975893080
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
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
Dunedin Advisory Limited
Itek House, Newark Road South
Glenrothes
KY7 4NS
UK
Telephone: +44 7515705755
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Future X Innovation Ltd
1 Exchange Crescent, Conference Square
Edinburgh
EH3 8AN
UK
Telephone: +44 7402873578
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Laurence Gould Partnership Ltd
G8 Buchan House, Carnegie Campus
Dunfermline
KY11 8PL
UK
Telephone: +44 1313313431
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 390 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: FINANCE
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/02/2023
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
Dunedin Advisory Limited
Itek House, Newark Road South
Glenrothes
KY7 4NS
UK
Telephone: +44 7515705755
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CJM Project Financial Management Ltd
AFM House, 6 Crofthead Road
Prestwick
KA9 1HW
UK
Telephone: +44 1292671119
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EDEN FYFE ACCOUNTS LIMITED
EDEN FYFE ACCOUNTS LTD, H5 NEWARK BUSINESS PARK
Glenrothes
KY7 4NS
UK
Telephone: +44 7925112649
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KJH & Co LImited
Rockleys, Millgate
Cupar
KY15 5EB
UK
Telephone: +44 771539185
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Watson Financial Management
Gharadail, Duror
Appin
PA38 4BW
UK
Telephone: +44 7852505953
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EQ Accountants LLP
E Q Chartered Accountants, Unit 14, City Quay, Camperdown Street
Dundee
DD1 3JA
UK
Telephone: +44 1382312100
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
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.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 390 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 19
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ping Online Communications
9 Atholl Place
Dunblane
FK159AQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7946906396
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Robertson Collaborate
9 Tayview Terrace
Newport-on-Tay
DD6 8AT
UK
Telephone: +44 1382542895
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
K2 Marketing
31, West Vows Walk, West Vows Walk
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1RX
UK
Telephone: +44 1592644340
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FLINTRIVER LIMITED
STATION HOUSE, SOUTH STREET
MILNATHORT/KINROSS
KY13 9XB
UK
Telephone: +44 1557866868
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Simplicity Marketing Scotland Ltd
30 Guildhall Street
Dunfermline
KY12 7NS
UK
Telephone: +44 7846744081
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STEP
John Player building
Stirling
FK7 7RP
UK
Telephone: +44 1786468358
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elevator
Elevator at The HUB, Exploration Drive, Aberdeen Energy Park
Aberdeen
AB23 8GX
UK
Telephone: +44 7775868583
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Inspire IT Services Ltd
Inspire House, Lawgrove Place, Inveralmond Industrial Estate
Perth
PH1 3XQ
UK
Telephone: +44 7776410777
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JT Projects
14 Whinfield Drive
Kinross
KY13 8UB
UK
Telephone: +44 7980750040
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quantum Marketing Solutions
44 Turnberry Gardens, Westerwood
Cumbernauld
G68 0AZ
UK
Telephone: +44 7786851153
NUTS: UKM84
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Internet Creation Ltd
Scotia house, 5 Dickson St
Dunfermline
KY12 7SL
UK
Telephone: +44 7988899521
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MBP Ltd
Studio 2F4 , 4-6 Anderson Place
Edinburgh
EH6 5NP
UK
Telephone: +44 1316000190
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 390 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/02/2023
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: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quest IT Support LTD
Craigie House, Forgan Drive
Drumoig
KY16 0DW
UK
Telephone: +44 1334845035
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Managed IT Experts Ltd.
Unit 22 Dunfermline Business Centre, Izatt Avenue
Dunfermline
KY11 3BZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1383722225
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Modus (Scotland) Ltd
Gartmornhill Farm
Alloa
FK10 3AU
UK
Telephone: +44 1259759000
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Portal Technologies Ltd
2H Pitt Terrace
Stirling
FK8 2EX
UK
Telephone: +44 1786238540
NUTS: UKM77
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D&M Intelligent Solutions
40 Burns Road
Glenrothes
KY6 1EB
UK
Telephone: +44 7903139331
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thystle Ltd
14 Saltburn
Invergordon
IV18 0JX
UK
Telephone: +44 7786918215
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 390 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: LEGAL AND PROPERTY
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Andrews Management Centre Ltd
14 St Catherine Street
Cupar
KY15 4HH
UK
Telephone: +44 3300241316
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Andrew Reilly Associates Limited
31 Rutland Square
Edinburgh
EH1 2BW
UK
Telephone: +44 1312299885
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 390 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: ENVIRONMENTAL
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/02/2023
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
Zoe Stirton
45 Nungate Gardens
Haddington
EH41 4EE
UK
Telephone: +44 7906016155
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 390 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/02/2023
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: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lean Jean Consulting
13 Blackwood Way
Dunfermline
KY11 8TD
UK
Telephone: +44 7787436275
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
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
STEP
John Player building
Stirling
FK7 7RP
UK
Telephone: +44 1786468358
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The HR Booth
Enterprise Hub, 1 Falkland Place
Glenrothes
KY7 5NS
UK
Telephone: +44 1383668178
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Square Peg HR
Glen Eagle , Braehead
Bo'ness
EH51 9DW
UK
Telephone: +44 3333058426
NUTS: UKM76
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Concept HR Solutions
25 Lochbrowan Crescent
New Cumnock
KA18 4HE
UK
Telephone: +44 7816883467
NUTS: UKM93
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Flexibility Works
15 Turnberry Road, Hyndland
Glasgow
G11 5AG
UK
Telephone: +44 1413788330
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Future X Innovation Ltd
1 Exchange Crescent, Conference Square
Edinburgh
EH3 8AN
UK
Telephone: +44 7402873578
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tiger’s Eye Mindfulness
Leven
Fife
KY8 5SJ
UK
Telephone: +44 7858536551
NUTS: UKM72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 390 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:723265)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Whytescauseway
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1XQ
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/02/2023