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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: Skills, knowledge and qualifications
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Sustainability and Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Working Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
65 000.00
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: Skills, knowledge and qualifications
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Sustainability and Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Working Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
65 000.00
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: Skills, knowledge and qualifications
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Sustainability and Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Working Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
65 000.00
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
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: Skills, knowledge and qualifications
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Sustainability and Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Working Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
50 000.00
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
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: Skills, knowledge and qualifications
/ Weighting: 3
Quality criterion: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Sustainability and Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Working Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
50 000.00
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
Website
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: Skills, knowledge and qualifications
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Sustainability and Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Working Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
50 000.00
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, Digital Technology and Digital 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: Skills, knowledge and qualifications
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Sustainability and Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Working Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
40 000.00
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 hours 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
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: Skills, knowledge and qualifications
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Sustainability and Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Working Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
30 000.00
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 hours 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
Energy Efficiencies and Net Zero
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: Skills, knowledge and qualifications
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Sustainability and Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Working Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
30 000.00
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 hours 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: 10
II.2.1) Title
New Market Opportunities and Internationalisation
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: Skills, knowledge and qualifications
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Sustainability and Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Working Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
30 000.00
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 hours 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: 11
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: Skills, knowledge and qualifications
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning
/ Weighting: 3
Quality criterion: Sustainability and Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Fair Working Practices
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
25 000.00
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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