- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 2. Strategy & Business Development
- Lot 3. Human Resources, Leadership and Skills
- Lot 4. Marketing Strategy
- Lot 5. Digital Marketing Strategy
- Lot 6. Branding
- Lot 7. Information technology, digital technology, websites and online platforms (excluding social media)
- Lot 8. Procurement & Supply Chain
- Lot 9. Legal
- Lot 1. Financial Management
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
Contact
Jamie Hutcheon
Telephone
+44 1467535353
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.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
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
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
CRN00041810
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: £455,466
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
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: Provision of Services / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Resources / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties) / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £64,000
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: Provision of Services / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Resources / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties) / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £55,000
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 Strategy
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: Provision of Services / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Resources / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties) / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £36,000
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
Digital Marketing Strategy
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: Provision of Services / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Resources / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties) / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £68,000
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
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: Provision of Services / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Resources / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties) / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £59,000
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 technology, digital technology, websites and online platforms (excluding social 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: Provision of Services / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Resources / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties) / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £55,000
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
Procurement & Supply Chain
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: Provision of Services / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Resources / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties) / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £46,000
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
Legal
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: Provision of Services / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Resources / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties) / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £27,000
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
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: Provision of Services / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Resources / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Contract Management / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Community Benefits / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties) / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £46,000
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 and ITT
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 and ITT
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 and ITT
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As detailed within the tender documents
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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: 18
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 January 2026
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
26 January 2026
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 http://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 http://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 copy of the online SPD document here (to be completed online through postbox submission): https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=755902
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=818907.
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.
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
The Council aims to act as a role model within the public sector, by carrying out its activities in a responsible and sustainable manner, considering on a case by case basis how procurement activity can improve the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the area Suppliers in the performance of the contract are expected to carry out their activities in a responsible and sustainable manner and commit to the delivery of benefits as set out in Appendix 1 – Award Questionnaire.
(SC Ref:818907)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=818907
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Aberdeen
Country
United Kingdom