Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The Highland Council
Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX
UK
Telephone: +44 1463702670
E-mail: gordon.duncan@highland.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM6
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.highland.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Business Support Services Framework Agreement
Reference number: HC/IEE/BSS/2023
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79411100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Highland Council Business Gateway Service have created a multi supplier Framework Agreement for delivery of a comprehensive range of business support services to local Micro and Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
LOT1 General Start-Up
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79411100
79900000
79400000
80000000
79996000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot shall include entry level start-up workshops and Webinars and shall focus on business structure, cashflow, funding, business planning, advice on tax, marketing, and HR.
Format of delivery: Webinars & Workshops (on-site)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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
LOT2 Specialist business support: HR/employee development/wellbeing/environmental
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79411100
79900000
79400000
80000000
79996000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot shall include support with employment legislation advice, continual personal development, mental health programmes, physical activity, and workplace health promotion.
Format of delivery: One to One, Webinars & Workshops (on-site)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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
LOT3 Specialist business support: Finance/Business Planning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79411100
79900000
79400000
80000000
79996000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot shall include support with business plans and profit and loss accounts.
Format of delivery: One to One, Webinars & Workshops (on-site)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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
LOT5 Specialist business support: Marketing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79411100
79900000
79400000
80000000
79996000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot shall include support with branding, product labelling, graphic design, advertising/messaging.
Format of delivery: One to One, Webinars & Workshops (on-site)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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
LOT6 Specialist business support: Procurement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79411100
79900000
79400000
80000000
79996000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot shall include support and advice for tendering contracts including the use of Public Contracts Scotland and supply chain development. This is one to one support and also one to many through workshops/webinars.
Format of delivery: One to One, Webinars & Workshops (on-site)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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
LOT7 Specialist business support: Energy efficiencies/ Net Zero
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79411100
79900000
79400000
80000000
79996000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot shall include advice and support to help a business make progress towards net zero emissions. This support and advice could cover heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
Renewable heat technologies, heating and ventilation, LED lighting, solar panels. Waste Minimisation, Recovery and Reprocessing
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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
LOT8 Digital services/Information solutions and technology
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79411100
79410000
79900000
79400000
80000000
79996000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot shall include support with social media and digital solutions.
Format of delivery: One to One, Webinars & Workshops (on-site)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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 000-009626
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: LOT1 General Start-Up
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eris Business Services
Altnacardich Woodland Office, Newtonhill,
Inverness
IV3 8RN
UK
Telephone: +44 7764192503
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Caton Advisers Llp
272 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 4JR
UK
Telephone: +44 7808475782
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Third Sector Development Ltd
2/3, 48 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BP
UK
Telephone: +44 1224014410
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jeni Iannetta
Rowan Cottage
Muir of Ord
IV6 7TW
UK
Telephone: +44 7522993839
NUTS: UKM61
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: LOT2 Specialist business support: HR/employee development/wellbeing/environmental
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arena HR Ltd
Ingram Enterprise Centre,, John Finnie Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 1DD
UK
Telephone: +44 7805332236
NUTS: UKM93
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Third Sector Development Ltd
2/3, 48 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BP
UK
Telephone: +44 1224014410
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jeni Iannetta
Rowan Cottage
Muir of Ord
IV6 7TW
UK
Telephone: +44 7522993839
NUTS: UKM61
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: LOT3 Specialist business support: Finance/Business Planning
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Caton Advisers Llp
272 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 4JR
UK
Telephone: +44 7808475782
NUTS: UK
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
Eris Business Services
Altnacardich Woodland Office, Newtonhill,
Inverness
IV3 8RN
UK
Telephone: +44 7764192503
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.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: LOT5 Specialist business support: Marketing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/08/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
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
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
Third Sector Development Ltd
2/3, 48 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BP
UK
Telephone: +44 1224014410
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:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: LOT6 Specialist business support: Procurement
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31/07/2023
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: 0
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
Beyond Procurement Ltd
Delmonn House, 36-38 Church Road
Burgess Hill
RH15 9AE
UK
Telephone: +44 1444416529
NUTS: UKJ27
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Third Sector Development Ltd
2/3, 48 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BP
UK
Telephone: +44 1224014410
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:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: LOT7 Specialist business support: Energy efficiencies/ Net Zero
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2023
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: 0
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
Beyond Procurement Ltd
Delmonn House, 36-38 Church Road
Burgess Hill
RH15 9AE
UK
Telephone: +44 1444416529
NUTS: UKJ27
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arete Zero Carbon
First Floor, 14 Castle Street, Liverpool
Liverpool
L2 0NE
UK
Telephone: +44 7543704878
NUTS: UKD72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: LOT8 Digital services/Information solutions and technology
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/08/2023
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: 0
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
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
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
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
Third Sector Development Ltd
2/3, 48 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BP
UK
Telephone: +44 1224014410
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tuminds Ltd
70 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HH
UK
Telephone: +44 1463513965
NUTS: UKM62
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Whilst it states that each Lot has a value of 300,000 pounds, this figure is the total spend of all Lots together, not individually. The maximum spend under this Framework Agreement will therefore be approximately 300,000 pounds.
(SC Ref:743716)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Local Sheriff Court
Inverness
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/09/2023