Provision Of Business Gateway Services

Concepts

• business development
• falkirk
• alloa
• falkirk council
• provision of business gateway services
• consultancy services
• business services
• key service areas
• public sector business support
• together form business gateway

Location

Clackmannanshire Council areas of operation

Description

Falkirk Council invites tenders to quote for the provision of business gateway services in Clackmannanshire in accordance with this and associated documentation. Falkirk Council is the contracting authority on behalf of Clackmannanshire Council. The service is expected to provide high quality advice and support to new start and existing businesses; support the creation of new and sustainable businesses & improve productivity and support the survival and growth of existing businesses. There are two key service areas which together form Business Gateway. The three areas are: > Start-Up Advisory Service > Existing and Growing Businesses Service Business Gateway will also work in partnership with other public and private sector providers to ensure that: > Business Gateway services are firmly embedded as the local point of contact for accessing public sector business support where possible; and > referral arrangements are put in place with those private and public sector deliverers of support involved with pre-enterprise, start–up and business development.

Total Quantity or Scope

See available tender documentation. Additional information: See available tender documentation.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
• 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
• 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
• 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** See available tender documentation. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 23464. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 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-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: See available tender documentation. (SC Ref:725089)