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Contract Award Notice

Framework Agreement for Business Support Consultancy Services

  • First published: 04 May 2024
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0419cd
Published by:
North Ayrshire Council
Authority ID:
AA20915
Publication date:
04 May 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is seeking to implement a framework agreement for the provision of Business Support Consultancy Services as detailed in this Invitation to Tender. The Council currently has a contract in place for this requirement, which is due to expire on 9th February 2024, therefore the requirement is being re-tendered.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

North Ayrshire Council

Cunninghame House, Friars Croft

Irvine

KA12 8EE

UK

E-mail: raymondhamilton@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM93

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337

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

Framework Agreement for Business Support Consultancy Services

Reference number: NAC/5161

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79400000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is seeking to implement a framework agreement for the provision of Business Support Consultancy Services as detailed in this Invitation to Tender. The Council currently has a contract in place for this requirement, which is due to expire on 9th February 2024, therefore the requirement is being re-tendered.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 400 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Financial Management / Analysis

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

66170000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Financial Management: support is required to enable businesses to develop and refine financial management skills, such as an understanding of financial statements and cash-flow as well as the application of sales, pricing, costing, interest and borrowings, taxation, investment and performance measurements.

Financial Readiness: business support will be required to allow interrogation of their forecasting methodologies and assessing their fitness for purpose in terms of their effectiveness in predicting future performance.

Preparing for Investment: information and support to prepare businesses for investment as an attractive proposition for potential investors and loan funders.

Alternative Finance: information and support around the main forms of alternative business funding for SMEs, including short to long-term loans/debt/equity, asset finance, invoice financing, advice around self-investment and exploring available grant assistance.

Taxation: providing support to businesses across any taxation issues that they may have during their business cycle.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Price / Weighting:  60

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

Lot 2 - Business Strategy & Business Development Support

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following:

Strategic Planning: this may involve support relating to challenging existing approaches, developing new strategies and performance measurement.

Business Growth / Productivity: growth / productivity gains can be achieved by either boosting the top line or revenue of the business with greater product sales or service income, or by increasing the bottom line or profitability of the operation by minimising costs – beneficial to help businesses explore both options.

Organisational Management: assisting with the organisational management activity that is used to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working toward common goals, and establish agreement around intended outcomes/results.

Business Development: analysing current client base, identifying a potential sales pipeline, qualifying lead opportunities, producing a value proposition and clearly demonstrating a USP for the business.

Change Management: intervention to help a business move through the growth life-cycle, ensuring due consideration is made to the impact of change on the business, and its people, because of growth.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Price / Weighting:  60

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

Lot 3 - Marketing and Branding Support

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79413000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following:

Market Analysis capability – including market research and surveys.

Developing Marketing Strategies (incorporating traditional offline areas of the marketing mix, such as advertising, print, PR)

General Digital Marketing (including knowledge of websites, SEO, analytics and ecommerce and social media platforms

Target market and customer development (including developing customer personas, user journeys etc)

Branding (including working with clients to create a brief, business values, band positioning, mission statement and USPs; and conducting brand audits)

Content creation (both online and offline materials, including copywriting, tone of voice, blogs, podcasts, image creation etc)

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Price / Weighting:  60

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

Lot 4 - Digital and Social Media Support

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following:

Social Media principles and knowledge of all current tools and platforms

Search Engine Optimisation Best Practice

Developing Digital Marketing Strategies

Cyber Security Principles

Artificial Intelligence Tools & Tactics for Digital Marketing

Google Analytics 4 and other data analytics tools

Web Design & Development tools and Content Management Systems (e.g., WordPress, WIX, Squarespace, Shopify)

Ecommerce and off the shelf platforms and marketplaces (e.g., Ebay, Amazon and Etsy)

Mobile web development (including mobile apps)

Email marketing

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Price / Weighting:  60

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

Lot 5 - Digital Transformation & IT

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Examples of topics that are offered under Information and Digital Technology are:

Improvements in efficiency and productivity through Digital Capabilities, including automation and artificial intelligence

IT systems and process advice

Support to increase productivity with digital technology, including epos systems, cloud accountancy and other cloud-based software.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Price / Weighting:  60

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

Lot 6 - Procurement & Tender Support

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79418000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following:

Review Current Tender Library: reviewing existing tender documentation and suggest best practice amendments. Support on how to identify key future contract opportunities, ensuring Public Contracts Scotland profile is up to date, how to complete an SPD, deciding on what opportunities to bid/tender for and improving business visibility within the public sector.

General Procurement Support: evaluate past tendering performance and providing feedback on improvements, interpreting tender feedback and incorporating this into future bids.

Live Tenders: advice and support on how to complete live opportunities, SPDs and Quick Quotes, helping businesses decide if they should bid, registering on other procurement portals and producing best tender documents possible.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Price / Weighting:  60

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

Lot 7 - HR Support

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79414000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following:

HR Policy: reviewing existing HR processes and policies, ensure they are fit for purpose and cover mandatory legal obligations.

Employee Engagement: enable implementation of appraisals, how to broker and manage tough discussions, developing clear roles and responsibilities for all staff and development and of employee handbooks.

Performance Management: improving individual employee performance and linking this to employee roles and responsibilities and contractual obligations, workforce relationship building and employee consultation projects.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Price / Weighting:  60

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

Lot 9 - Energy efficiency and EPC Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71314300

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the provision of the following:

Ad-hoc Energy Efficiency Audit Reporting services

EPC Rating services

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Price / Weighting:  60

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

Lot 10 - Carbon Accounting and Carbon Reduction Strategy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following:

Carbon Auditing/Accounting

Net Zero Route Mapping

Carbon Reduction Strategies

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Price / Weighting:  60

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

Lot 11 - Workplace Development & Training Support

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following:

Skills Mapping of Business/Employees: reviewing existing skills and talent within a business, leadership development, review of business culture, internal project management, capacity building, people development and productivity improvements.

Leadership and Management: as the business grows, so does the need for strong leadership and guidance. Support to equip owners and entrepreneurs with the skills required to develop and achieve key business aspirations.

Productivity: plans and processes to improve productivity, identifying CIPD opportunities, implementing new ideas and structures.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Price / Weighting:  60

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: 12

II.2.1) Title

Lot 12 - ISO/Quality Management Consultancy & Training

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following:

Support and advice for North Ayrshire businesses with a desire to achieve ISO/Quality Management accreditation. This will involve supporting businesses/organisations with the development, documentation and implementation of quality management systems where needed, prior to application for ISO/Quality Management accreditation.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Price / Weighting:  60

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: 13

II.2.1) Title

Lot 13 - Exporting and International Strategy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79400000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM93

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following:

Support businesses to access overseas markets, supporting the opportunity to reach a wider customer base and increase sales.

Support for Exporting, including documentation.

Market Analysis, Strategy and Development.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Price / Weighting:  60

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 000-033688

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Lot 1 - Financial Management / Analysis

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CJM Project Financial Management Ltd

AFM House, 6 Crofthead Road

Prestwick

KA9 1HW

UK

Telephone: +44 01292671119

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ferguson King Consulting Ltd

Oults Yard Walker Road

Newcastle

NE6 2HL

UK

Telephone: +44 7918325367

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Macdonald Strategy Partners Limited

Arran House , 15d Skye Road

Prestwick

KA9 2TA

UK

Telephone: +44 7944732211

NUTS: UKM94

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 40 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Lot 2 - Business Strategy & Business Development Support

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 16

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 16

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 16

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 16

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: 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 01292671119

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GAP Communications

55 Loudoun Road

Newmilns

KA16 9HJ

UK

Telephone: +44 7733394641

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

P&Z Consulting

199 Ravenscourt Grove

Hornchurch

RM12 6JA

UK

Telephone: +44 7923824911

NUTS: UK

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.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 35 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Lot 3 - Marketing and Branding Support

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GAP Communications

55 Loudoun Road

Newmilns

KA16 9HJ

UK

Telephone: +44 7733394641

NUTS: UKM93

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 7782560000

NUTS: UKM95

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

1.Thorough Brand

4 Mauldslie Castle Orchard

Carluke

ML8 5FJ

UK

Telephone: +44 7745504029

NUTS: UKM95

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Whitewall Marketing

5/1 Turnberry House

Glasgow

G2 2LB

UK

Telephone: +44 7871340560

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: : 63 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Lot 4 - Digital and Social Media Support

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 11

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Big Pond Digital ltd

1 Racecourse View

Ayr

KA72TS

UK

Telephone: +44 7999499096

NUTS: UKM94

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Enterprise North East Trust Ltd

Enterprise Business Centre, Admiral Courty, Poynernook Road

Aberdeen

AB11 5QX

UK

Telephone: +44 7747793029

NUTS: UKM50

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

NSDesign Ltd

22 Montrose Street, Merchant City

Glasgow

G1 1RE

UK

Telephone: +44 1415856390

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 40 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Lot 5 - Digital Transformation & IT

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/04/2024

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

Booth Welsh Automation Ltd

3 Riverside Way

Irvine

KA11 5DJ

UK

Telephone: +44 3450344344

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Enterprise North East Trust Ltd

Enterprise Business Centre, Admiral Courty, Poynernook Road

Aberdeen

AB11 5QX

UK

Telephone: +44 7747793029

NUTS: UKM50

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Goaco Group Ltd

Waterman House, 1 Lord Street

Gravesend

DA12 1AW

UK

Telephone: +44 3334440790

NUTS: UK

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.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 30 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Title: Lot 6 - Procurement & Tender Support

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 11

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: 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

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

SCMG

3.01 Kelvin Campus , West of Scotland Science Park

Glasgow

G20 0SP

UK

Telephone: +44 1419456461

Fax: +44 1419450427

NUTS: UKM82

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.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 40 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Title: Lot 7 - HR Support

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/04/2024

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

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

Maureen Johnstone HR & Executive Coachin

12 Bentfield Drive

Prestwick

KA9 1TT

UK

Telephone: +44 7740250015

NUTS: UKM94

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Katie Bell HR Ltd

123 Woodstock Avenue

Glasgow

G41 3QZ

UK

Telephone: +44 1414413081

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: : 35 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 9

Title: Lot 9 - Energy efficiency and EPC Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carbonzone Ltd

The Melbourne Suite, 72A Hamilton St

Saltcoats

KA21 5DS

UK

Telephone: +44 7984498660

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GSM (UK) Associates

6 Dornoch Avenue , Giffnock

Glasgow

g46 6qh

UK

Telephone: +44 000000

Fax: +44 000000

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Main Quick Quote Contact)

Mabbett House, 11 Sandyford Place

Glasgow

G3 7NB

UK

Telephone: +44 1412272300

Fax: +44 01412272301

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 30 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 10

Title: Lot 10 - Carbon Accounting and Carbon Reduction Strategy

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/04/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carbonzone Ltd

The Melbourne Suite, 72A Hamilton St

Saltcoats

KA21 5DS

UK

Telephone: +44 7984498660

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Main Quick Quote Contact)

Mabbett House, 11 Sandyford Place

Glasgow

G3 7NB

UK

Telephone: +44 1412272300

Fax: +44 01412272301

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sweco UK Limited

City Park, 368 Alexandra Parade

Glasgow

G31 3AU

UK

Telephone: +44 000000

Fax: +44 000000

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 30 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 11

Title: Lot 11 - Workplace Development & Training Support

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/04/2024

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

Business Success Partnership

20 Glanderston Avenue, Newton Mearns

Glasgow

G77 6SY

UK

Telephone: +44 7789277168

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Maureen Johnstone HR & Executive Coachin

12 Bentfield Drive

Prestwick

KA9 1TT

UK

Telephone: +44 7740250015

NUTS: UKM94

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 270 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 12

Title: Lot 12 - ISO/Quality Management Consultancy & Training

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/04/2024

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: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carbonzone Ltd

The Melbourne Suite, 72A Hamilton St

Saltcoats

KA21 5DS

UK

Telephone: +44 7984498660

NUTS: UKM93

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 20 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 13

Title: Lot 13 - Exporting and International Strategy

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

09/04/2024

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

P&Z Consulting

199 Ravenscourt Grove

Hornchurch

RM12 6JA

UK

Telephone: +44 7923824911

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Stewart Miller associates (Scotland) Ltd

Flat 10, 2 Mavisbank Gardens

Glasgow

G51 1HG

UK

Telephone: +44 7774926245

NUTS: UKM82

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 10 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Quality Management Procedures

1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent) or a documented policy regarding quality management, see attachment at SPD question 4D.1.

Health and Safety Procedures

1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with ISO 45001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum or the bidder must have a regularly reviewed and documented policy for Health and Safety management, see attachment at SPD question 4D.1.

Bidders may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Tenderers must agree to accept NAC Terms and Conditions 2 (NAC TC2) Conditions of Contract for the Purchase of Services and NAC Exit Terms and Conditions and the contract will be let on these terms.

(SC Ref:765150)

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Sheriff Court House, St Marnock Street

Kilmarnock

KA1 1ED

UK

Telephone: +44 1563550024

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

03/05/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
71314300 Energy-efficiency consultancy services Energy and related services
66170000 Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services Banking and investment services
79414000 Human resources management consultancy services Business and management consultancy services
79413000 Marketing management consultancy services Business and management consultancy services
79418000 Procurement consultancy services Business and management consultancy services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
raymondhamilton@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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