Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
Contact
Jamie Hutcheon
CPSSprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1467537301
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
one.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeen City Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
Contact
Jamie Hutcheon
CPSSprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Expert Help for Business
Reference number
000-QTMU2299
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The council is looking to procure consultancy support for a variety of different topics for business support within Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Financial Management
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Skills, knowledge and qualifications / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £65,000
two.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)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Strategy & Business Development
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Skills, knowledge and qualifications / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £65,000
two.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)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Human Resources, Leadership and Skills
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Skills, knowledge and qualifications / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £65,000
two.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)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Marketing
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Skills, knowledge and qualifications / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000
two.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)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Branding
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Skills, knowledge and qualifications / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000
two.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)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Website
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Skills, knowledge and qualifications / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000
two.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)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Information, Digital Technology and Digital Media
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Skills, knowledge and qualifications / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £40,000
two.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)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Procurement
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Skills, knowledge and qualifications / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000
two.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)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Energy Efficiencies and Net Zero
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Skills, knowledge and qualifications / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000
two.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)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
New Market Opportunities and Internationalisation
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Skills, knowledge and qualifications / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000
two.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)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Legal
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Skills, knowledge and qualifications / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation Plan & Service Delivery / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management, Management Information & Contingency Planning / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability and Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Working Practices / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £25,000
two.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)
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland Module.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland Module.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland Module.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 22
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
26 February 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 February 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Aberdeenshire
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=755902.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:755902)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=755902
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Aberdeen
Country
United Kingdom