Public procurement notice: Contract Award Notice
Published: 2021-06-25
Buyer: North Lanarkshire Council
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 66170000 | 66171000 | 71314300: Energy-efficiency consultancy services | 71800000 | 72000000
Estimated value: 690625 GBP
Award criteria: The most economic tender
EU fund: ERDF

Technical requirements: North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council, have secured an extension to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for the provision of business support available to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lanarkshire. The funding will be utilised to provide a programme of Business Support and Expert Help Services which augment services provided through the Councils core Business Gateway contract.
To enable sufficient service provision, the Councils wish to initiate a Framework Agreement consisting of 11 Lots as detailed below:
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 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.
The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25 % at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
The Business Strategy and Business Resilience 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.
The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25 % at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
The Human Resources, Leadership and Skills Lot will provide a range of support across leadership and management. It will help to review existing leadership development processes and equip businesses with the tools to promote a positive and productive working environment. It shall also provide support on training and comprehensive HR support.
The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25 % at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
The Procurement Lot will provide a range of support to help businesses navigate the procurement process.
— Public and Private Sector Tendering Advice Support, Staff Training and, Legal Aspects of Tendering including TUPE
The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25 % at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
The Marketing and Digital Marketing Lot will provide support 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.
The estimated Lot value stated above within II.2.6 is subject to an increase of no greater than 25 % at the Councils sole discretion throughout the duration of the framework agreement.
The Digital Development 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.


Winner: KL Business Consulting Ltd
Award value: 690625
Number of bids: 12