Awarded contract

Business Support and Expert Help Services 2023 – 2025

  • North Lanarkshire Council
  • South Lanarkshire Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice reference: 2023/S 000-017912

Published 23 June 2023, 11:40am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

North Lanarkshire Council

Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street

Motherwell

ML1 1AB

Email

corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM84 - North Lanarkshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010

one.1) Name and addresses

South Lanarkshire Council

Council Headquarters, Almada Street

Hamilton

ML3 0AA

Email

procurement_service@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM95 - South Lanarkshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

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

Business Support and Expert Help Services 2023 – 2025

Reference number

NLC-CPT-22-146

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

North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council have secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to provide Business Support and Expert Help Services that supplement existing services through Business Gateway Lanarkshire.

Services required include business support and expert help to businesses within Lanarkshire covering themes such as:

-Financial Management;

-Human Resources Leadership and Skills;

-Procurement;

-Marketing;

-Information and Digital Technology;

-Legal Support;

-Energy Efficiencies and Net Zero;

-Business Development; and

-New Market Opportunities and Internationalisation

This opportunity is being presented as a multi-lot framework agreement.

The main purpose of the framework agreement is to support Lanarkshire businesses to grow; thus providing employment opportunities, growth in key sectors and inclusive growth. This will be achieved by providing support to businesses on specific topics which will help their understanding, skills and capabilities; highlight potential areas for improvement; signposting service users to further support that helps and agree an action plan with some identified next steps to implement to help the business meet their objectives.

The Framework Agreement of expert help consultancy support shall allow SMEs to receive between one (1) day (7 hours) and five (5) days (35 hours) of fully funded consultancy support. The main aim of the expert help is to ensure that suitably qualified consultants provide businesses with bespoke advice and support, focusing on sustainability and growth areas such as:

-reviewing existing processes, strategies, policies or plans;

-supporting businesses to improve these accordingly or to introduce new -processes, strategies, policies or plans as required;

-Introduce new products or services; and

-Reach new markets

Full details of the framework agreement structure and the services required can be found within the ITT Document located in the PCS-Tender system.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £460,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Financial Management

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
  • 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance

Services will be delivered in both North and South Lanarkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Business Financial Management Lot will provide support across a range of areas focussed on the efficient and effective management of business funds. Support will help to equip businesses with the financial skills and knowledge to meet their objectives.

Examples of some topics that are offered under Business Financial Management are:

-Support on how to plan, organise direct and control financial activities;

-Helping businesses to prepare and source funding;

-Support and Advice on how to improve the financial health of a business including debt Management and mitigating rising costs;

-Company Valuation; and

-Taxation including R&D Tax Credits

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Accessibility and Delivery / Weighting: 18

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits Methodology / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit Offering / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Service, Skills, and Knowledge / Weighting: 38

Price - Weighting: 40

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

Business Development

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79420000 - Management-related services
  • 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
  • 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
  • 79996000 - Business organisation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance

Services will be delivered in both North and South Lanarkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Business Development and Strategy Lot will provide support to help Service Users assess their business, identify areas of improvement, and support the formulation of a plan to help the business reach their strategic goals and objectives. It will of offer support to help the development of new processes, products and/or services to affect positive change, increase sales, enter new markets and/or improve productivity.

Examples of some topics that are offered under Business Development and Strategy are:

-Strategic review and forward planning;

-Change management support;

-Support to develop new and/or improved processes, services and/or products and integrate these into the business;

-Support to increase productivity; and

-Business viability and resilience planning

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Accessibility and Delivery / Weighting: 18

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits Methodology / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit Offering / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Service, Skills, and Knowledge / Weighting: 38

Price - Weighting: 40

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
  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance

Services will be delivered in both North and South Lanarkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Human Resources, Leadership and Skills Lot will provide a range of support on human resource matters, leadership, and management. It will help to provide advice on existing human resource policies and requirements, support leadership development processes and equip businesses with the tools to promote a positive and productive working environment.

Examples of some topics that are offered under Human Resources, Leadership and Skills are:

-Support and advice on employment policies and benefits, fair work practices and other HR related queries;

-Support and advice for staff recruitment;

-Leadership, management and organisational development support;

-Training analysis and training procedures; and

-Workplace Innovation including but not limited to culture, communications, productivity and fair work practices.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Accessibility and Delivery / Weighting: 18

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits Methodology / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit Offering / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Service, Skills, and Knowledge / Weighting: 38

Price - Weighting: 40

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

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
  • 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance

Services will be delivered in both North and South Lanarkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Procurement Lot will provide a range of support to help businesses navigate the procurement process.

Examples of some topics that are offered under Procurement are:

-Bid / Tender support;

-Procurement regulations and legal advice;

-Contract supplier management support;

-Market analysis and understanding; and

-Staff training on procurement (multiple attendees)

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Accessibility and Delivery / Weighting: 18

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits Methodology / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit Offering / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Service, Skills, and Knowledge / Weighting: 38

Price - Weighting: 40

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

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
  • 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
  • 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
  • 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
  • 79341000 - Advertising services
  • 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
  • 79341200 - Advertising management services
  • 79342000 - Marketing services
  • 79342100 - Direct marketing services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance

Services will be delivered in both North and South Lanarkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Marketing Lot will provide support to help businesses to undertake market research and formulate a plan to support the business in promoting and selling their products and/or services with a view to increasing sales.

Examples of some topics that are covered under Marketing are:

-Market analysis and identification of key customers;

-Support to develop a sales and marketing strategy;

-Support with digital marketing including advice on how to market and retail online. This may cover topics such as social media platforms, website content and design, data analytics and search engine optimisation;

-Branding, advertising and promotion; and

-Content support and copy writing.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Accessibility and Delivery / Weighting: 18

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits Methodology / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit Offering / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Service, Skills, and Knowledge / Weighting: 38

Price - Weighting: 40

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 and Digital Technology

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
  • 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
  • 72420000 - Internet development services
  • 72500000 - Computer-related services
  • 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance

Services will be delivered in both North and South Lanarkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Information and Digital Technology Lot will provide support for digital projects, building skills and capabilities that increase digital knowledge and help businesses to reach their business goals and objectives.

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

-Analysis of the Digital Capabilities of a business and identification of improvements in efficiency and productivity;

-IT systems and process advice;

-Support to increase productivity and efficiencies through automation and artificial intelligence;

-Website and app development; and

-Cyber security.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Accessibility and Delivery / Weighting: 18

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits Methodology / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit Offering / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Service, Skills, and Knowledge / Weighting: 38

Price - Weighting: 40

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 Support

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
  • 79121000 - Copyright consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance

Services will be delivered in both North and South Lanarkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Legal Support Lot will provide comprehensive support on Legal factors that may affect a business. Support shall allow businesses to understand and navigate these factors and achieve business objectives.

Examples of topics covered under Legal Support are:

-Business Law and Business Contracts;

-Intellectual Property (IP);

-Franchising;

-Mergers and Acquisitions; and

-Legal Future Business Planning including, Employee Ownership and Succession Planning

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Accessibility and Delivery / Weighting: 18

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits Methodology / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit Offering / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Service, Skills, and Knowledge / Weighting: 38

Price - Weighting: 40

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

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
  • 90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
  • 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction
  • 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
  • 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
  • 79723000 - Waste analysis services
  • 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance

Services will be delivered in both North and South Lanarkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development Lot will support businesses to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Examples of topics covered under Low Carbon Support are:

-Energy Audits and action plans, including recommendations on Control and Efficiencies;

-Low Energy / Sustainable Production Processes;

-Waste Management;

-Reviews and Planning; and

-Net Zero Carbon Targets

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Accessibility and Delivery / Weighting: 18

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits Methodology / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit Offering / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Service, Skills, and Knowledge / Weighting: 38

Price - Weighting: 40

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

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
  • 79411000 - General management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
Main site or place of performance

Services will be delivered in both North and South Lanarkshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Internationalisation Lot will support businesses to access overseas markets, supporting the opportunity to reach a wider customer base and increase sales.

Examples of topics covered under Internationalisation are:

-Support for Exporting (out with the UK);

-Market Analysis and Development;

-Structuring for Internationalisation; and

-Documentation advice for exporting

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Accessibility and Delivery / Weighting: 18

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefits Methodology / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Community Benefit Offering / Weighting: 2

Quality criterion - Name: Quality of Service, Skills, and Knowledge / Weighting: 38

Price - Weighting: 40

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 four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-003529


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Financial Management

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 June 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Brett Nicholls Associates

Herbert House, 24 Herbert Street

Glasgow

G20 6NB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CJM Project Financial Management Ltd

AFM House, 6 Crofthead Road

Prestwick

KA9 1HW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KL BUSINESS CONSULTING LTD

75 PEEL ROAD, THORNTONHALL

GLASGOW

G74 5AA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Business Development

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 June 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 9

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

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GAP Communications

55 Loudoun Road

Newmilns

KA16 9HJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Secure Business Advisors

58 Melville Gardens

Glasgow

G64 3DD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM81 - East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Inspirent Ltd

Atrium Business Centre, North Caldeen Road

Coatbridge

ML5 4EF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM84 - North Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Where Now Consulting Ltd

4th Floor, 115 George Street

Edinburgh

EH2 4JN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Human Resources, Leadership and Skills

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 June 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1

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

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Concept HR Solutions

25 Lochbrowan Crescent

New Cumnock

KA18 4HE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £40,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Procurement

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 June 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 4

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Intend Business Development Ltd

Office 16, Stirling Business Centre, 3 Whitehouse Road

Stirling

FK7 7SP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM77 - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Morrow Associates Ltd

Caldwell Law House, Uplawmoor

Glasgow

G78 4BS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Optimum Business Growth Limited

204-206 Bath Street

Glasgow

G2 4HW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tinto Procurement

Tinto View, 78 Allison Drive

Carnwath

ML11 8HF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £50,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Marketing

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 June 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 14

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 14

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 14

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

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 14

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Become Interactive Ltd

0/1, 36 Polwarth Street

Glasgow

G12 9TX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GAP Communications

55 Loudoun Road

Newmilns

KA16 9HJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

J&G3 Ltd

30 East Kilbride Rd

Rutherglen

G73 5EB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

NSDesign Ltd

22 Montrose Street, Merchant City

Glasgow

G1 1RE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SBP Creative

25c Dalgety Bay Business Centre, Ridge Way

Dalgety Bay

KY11 9JN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £100,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

6

Title

Information and Digital Technology

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 June 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 7

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

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Managed IT Experts Ltd.

Unit 22 Dunfermline Business Centre, Izatt Avenue

Dunfermline

KY11 3BZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

NSDesign Ltd

22 Montrose Street, Merchant City

Glasgow

G1 1RE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Solutions on Demand Ltd

11 Standalane

Stewarton

KA3 5BG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

7

Title

Legal Support

A contract/lot is awarded: No

five.1) Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

8

Title

Energy Efficiencies and Net Zero

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 June 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 4

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

30 George Square

GLASGOW

G2 1EQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mabbett

11 Sandyford Place

Glasgow

G3 7NB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM82 - Glasgow City
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Zoe Stirton

45 Nungate Gardens

Haddington

EH41 4EE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £40,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

9

Title

New Market Opportunities and Internationalisation

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 June 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 8

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

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

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

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MJM Associates (Scotland) Ltd.

10 Campbell Street

Dollar

FK14 7EX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Russell McLeod Limited

32 Inverary Drive, Bishopbriggs

Glasgow

G64 3HZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKM81 - East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BrexEasy - TheMacDogFactory

16 Anchorscross

Dunblane

FK15 9JW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Where Now Consulting Ltd

4th Floor, 115 George Street

Edinburgh

EH2 4JN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: £20,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

(SC Ref:736258)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Scottish Courts

Edinburgh

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Cours or the Court of Session.