Planning

Business Gateway Argyll and Bute - One to Many and One to One Specialist Support Framework Agreement – 2023 – 2026-7

  • Argyll and Bute Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-032731

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03865a

Published 18 November 2022, 10:23am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Argyll and Bute Council

Kilmory

Lochgilphead

PA31 8RT

Contact

Christine Todd

Email

christine.todd@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1546604239

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://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

Business Gateway Argyll and Bute - One to Many and One to One Specialist Support Framework Agreement – 2023 – 2026-7

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80500000 - Training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Council is looking to identify parties interested in delivering specialist support, both one to one and one to many, across a variety of subjects and in a variety of ways.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Marketing

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79342000 - Marketing services
  • 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
  • 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
  • 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
  • 79996000 - Business organisation services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Argyll and Bute

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Marketing

Mainly one-hour surgeries and some in depth one to one sessions. Limited number of online coaching sessions. Possible physical workshops by exception.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

PR

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79416000 - Public relations services
  • 79416100 - Public relations management services
  • 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Argyll and Bute

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

PR

Mainly one-hour surgeries and some in depth one to one sessions. Limited number of online coaching sessions. Possible physical workshops by exception.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Digital (including DigitalBoost)

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72222300 - Information technology services
  • 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
  • 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
  • 79996000 - Business organisation services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Argyll and Bute

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Digital (including DigitalBoost)

Mainly one-hour surgeries and some in depth one to one sessions. Limited number of online coaching sessions. Possible physical workshops by exception.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Finance and Funding

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80522000 - Training seminars
  • 80532000 - Management training services
  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
  • 79996000 - Business organisation services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Argyll and Bute

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Finance and Funding

Mainly one-hour surgeries and some in depth one to one sessions. Limited number of online coaching sessions. Possible physical workshops by exception.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Business Strategy - Growth & Resilience

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
  • 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
  • 79996000 - Business organisation services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Argyll and Bute

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Business Strategy - Growth & Resilience

Mainly in depth one to one sessions. Limited number of online coaching sessions. Possible physical workshops by exception.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

HR

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80532000 - Management training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Argyll and Bute

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

HR

Mainly one-hour surgeries and some in depth one to one sessions. Possible online coaching sessions and physical workshops by exception.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Internationalisation

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
  • 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
  • 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
  • 79996000 - Business organisation services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80532000 - Management training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Argyll and Bute

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Internationalisation

Mainly one-hour surgeries and some in depth one to one sessions. Limited number of online coaching sessions. Possible physical workshops by exception.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Intensive Growth Programme

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
  • 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
  • 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
  • 79996000 - Business organisation services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80532000 - Management training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Argyll and Bute

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Intensive Growth Programme

c12 week programme offering a combination of online one to one coaching sessions, expert help and group sessions for a cohort of c12 SMEs per year.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Networking Sessions

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
  • 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
  • 79996000 - Business organisation services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80532000 - Management training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Argyll and Bute

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Networking Sessions

Online facilitated sessions, possible occasional physical sessions. This will require co-ordination of the other suppliers on the framework where subject experts are required at a networking event.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

23 January 2023


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

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=713754.

(SC Ref:713754)