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
Telephone: +44 1467539600
E-mail: CPSSprocurement@aberdeencity.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
UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement
Reference number: 000-JLRK8663
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71241000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Aberdeenshire Council has secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to provide support to the development of community owned assets through the Communities and Place Improving Places Programme.
This project has been identified as a need within the UKSPF Aberdeenshire Investment Plan, in response to a recognition that in order to secure external funding from Public, Charitable and Private sectors including the UKSPF, community-led capital and revenue projects require a detailed feasibility study which may cover several specialist elements.
Applications to the challenge fund element of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and previous funding programmes have provided further evidence that this project is needed, to support the leaders of these projects to explore and evidence the feasibility of their proposed projects and enterprises.
Many projects are not at the point where all aspects of feasibility have been resolved, and so lack the underpinning detail that is required by an external funder, a crucial requirement for each project’s realisation and sustainability.
This Framework is designed to support and help community-led capital and revenue projects to establish credible business plans, successfully apply for project funding and develop financially sustainable operations in the longer term, both preventing the loss of crucial facilities and developing new resources for rural communities in 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:
425 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
FOOD AND CATERING – e.g. Community Cafes and Kitchens
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71241000
79314000
79411100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding:
Commercial feasibility and technical reviews
Equipment and facilities
Food and drink menus
Food hygiene
Legislation compliance
Options appraisals
Financial forecasting
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
TRANSPORT – Active Transport Routes and Projects
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79314000
71241000
71311200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 2 - TRANSPORT – Active Transport Routes and Projects
This Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding:
Cycle route planning or improvements
Pedestrian route planning or improvements
Travel initiatives
Maintenance schedules
Land access
Land ownership
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
LEISURE, CULTURE & TOURISM - Museums, Visitor Centres, Performance Venues
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79314000
71241000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
Aberdeenshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
his Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding:
Commercial and efficiency reviews
Increasing public use of services
Sport and Library service studies
Technical reviews
Trusts and joint ventures
Financial forecasting
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT - Community Owned Buildings, Infrastructure & Land
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79314000
71241000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot includes advice surrounding:
Environmental and Sustainability
Assessments and appraisals
Alternative energy
Archaeology studies
Biodiversity
Carbon foot-printing and reduction
Carbon reduction and climate change adaptation
Climate change adaptation and mitigation
Environmental audits
Environmental initiatives
Energy efficiency and targets
Green technologies
Heat networks
Landscape management
Sustainability
Water management
Waste auditing
Delivery models
Facilities Management
Business case development
Risk assessments and controls
Safe working procedures
Benchmarking
Revenue optimisation and funding
Risk and internal control
Service improvement and performance
Sustainable community strategies
Alternative waste treatment
Carbon assessments
Commercial waste
Options appraisals
Permits and accreditations
Communication
Customer insight information
Public dialogue, engagement and consultation
Branding
Communication and marketing materials
Outline architectural plans/options appraisals (not full architectural drawings)
QS Services
Financial Forecasting
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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:
2023/S 000-031519
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: FOOD AND CATERING – e.g. Community Cafes and Kitchens
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/02/2024
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
Ekosgen
4/2 137 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow
G2 3EW
UK
Telephone: +44 8451206244
Fax: +44 8451206245
NUTS: UKM82
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)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: TRANSPORT – Active Transport Routes and Projects
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/02/2024
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
Connected Transport Planning
Bellsdyke Road, Falkirk
Falkirk
hfk54F
UK
Telephone: +44 7515834101
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Land Use Consultants Limited
37 Otago Street
Glasgow
G12 8JJ
UK
Telephone: +44 1414030900
Fax: +44 1413347789
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ethos Consultants
7 , Stanley Street
Aberdeen
AB10 6US
UK
Telephone: +44 7759539592
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:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: LEISURE, CULTURE & TOURISM - Museums, Visitor Centres, Performance Venues
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/02/2024
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
Ann Nisbet
Studio 4/2, 996 Pollokshaws Road
Glasgow
G41 2HA
UK
Telephone: +44 7917421755
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hall Aitken
45 Hope Street
Glasgow
G2 6AE
UK
Telephone: +44 7899876522
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DWS Associates Limited
21 Argyll Square
Oban
PA344AT
UK
Telephone: +44 7758130576
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT - Community Owned Buildings, Infrastructure & Land
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DWS Associates Limited
21 Argyll Square
Oban
PA344AT
UK
Telephone: +44 7758130576
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SKS supply to HIE Communities
Innisfree, Achnamara
Lochgilphead
PA318PX
UK
Telephone: +44 7824611869
NUTS: UKM63
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tomson Consulting Ltd
28 Terminus Road
Sheffield
s7 2LH
UK
Telephone: +44 7472012738
E-mail: mike@districteating.com
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Aberdeenshire Council has secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to provide support to the development of community owned assets through the Communities and Place Improving Places Programme.
This project has been identified as a need within the UKSPF Aberdeenshire Investment Plan, in response to a recognition that in order to secure external funding from Public, Charitable and Private sectors including the UKSPF, community-led capital and revenue projects require a detailed feasibility study which may cover several specialist elements.
Applications to the challenge fund element of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and previous funding programmes have provided further evidence that this project is needed, to support the leaders of these projects to explore and evidence the feasibility of their proposed projects and enterprises.
Many projects are not at the point where all aspects of feasibility have been resolved, and so lack the underpinning detail that is required by an external funder, a crucial requirement for each project’s realisation and sustainability.
This Framework is designed to support and help community-led capital and revenue projects to establish credible business plans, successfully apply for project funding and develop financially sustainable operations in the longer term, both preventing the loss of crucial facilities and developing new resources for rural communities in Aberdeenshire.
(SC Ref:758401)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Aberdeen
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/02/2024