Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
Contact
Christine Todd
christine.todd@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1546604239
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
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(SC Ref:713754)