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Business Support and Expert Help Services 2025–2029

Advertising and marketing services
Advertising consultancy services
Advertising management services
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Scotland (UKM84)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published8
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Tenderline Synopsis: North Lanarkshire Council: "Business Support and Expert Help Services 2025–2029". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 8 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire CouncilScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: North Lanarkshire Council
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for North Lanarkshire Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Average Price Reduction
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
5.7Bids / Report
11.1% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 206 active published awards; 198 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Price reduction compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityNorth Lanarkshire Council
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published2 Apr 2025, 10:25 BST
Last source update2 Apr 2025, 10:25 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationAdvertising and marketing services, Advertising consultancy services, Advertising management services, Advertising services, Business and management consultancy and related services, Business and management consultancy services, Business development consultancy services, Business organisation services, Computer support and consultancy services, Computer-related services, Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy, Direct marketing services, Energy-efficiency consultancy services, Environmental impact assessment other than for construction, Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction, Environmental issues consultancy services, Environmental standards other than for construction, Financial consultancy services, Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services, Financial management consultancy services, General management consultancy services, Human resources management consultancy services, Information technology services, Internet development services, Management-related services, Market and economic research; polling and statistics, Marketing management consultancy services, Marketing services, Miscellaneous business and business-related services, Miscellaneous business-related services, Procurement consultancy services, Waste analysis services, World wide web (www) site design services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM84)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0491dd
What is being bought
North Lanarkshire Council (the “Council”) in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) (and collectively known as the “Councils”) are seeking to appoint a range of skilled business Contractors across a variety of disciplines to deliver business support and expert help services for Lanarkshire based SME’s. The Framework Agreement for Business Support and Expert Help Services 2025 – 2029 shall allow Lanarkshire based SMEs to receive: - between one (1) and five (5) days “Expert Help Support”; - access to various “Training and Support Workshops”; and / or - access to “Specialist Support Surgeries”. The main aim of the Framework Agreement is to ensure that suitably qualified consultants are available to provide Lanarkshire based SMEs with bespoke advice and support, focusing on sustainability and growth areas such as: - reviewing existing processes, strategies, policies or plans; - supporting businesses to improve these accordingly or to introduce new processes, strategies, policies or plans as required; - Introduce new products or services; and - Reach new markets The overall objective of the Framework Agreement is to ensure Contractors deliver business support and expert help services which augment the core Business Gateway service and wider business support offerings, and which support businesses throughout Lanarkshire. The overarching aim of what the services are being asked to achieve are: - To support the growth of an entrepreneurial culture within Lanarkshire; - To ensure all businesses are able to access appropriate business support; - To support employment opportunities and inclusive growth; - To support the growth and development of key priority sectors and areas of economic importance; - Deliver an agile service, responsive to business needs that joins seamlessly with Business Gateway services, and other local authority and partner services; and - To support the economic recovery and growth of Lanarkshire The main detailed objectives and outcome targets for the delivery of services via this Framework Agreement which all activities are tailored to deliver are: - Growth in employment, safeguarding existing jobs, and reduction in unemployment, economic inactivity and under-employment; - Increase in equitable opportunities to those from areas of deprivation, women, BAME, disabled persons and young people; - Increase in the skills of the Lanarkshire working population with skills meeting the demands of the jobs market; - Increase growth, businesses and employment in locally important sectors; - Increase in internationalisation of businesses; - Increase in digital capabilities of businesses; - Demonstrable increase in new business support initiatives and partnership working; and -Support and develop supply chains Full details of required services are contained within the procurement documents located on the PCS-Tender System.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    2 Apr 2025, 10:25 BST
  2. Status changed to complete
    2 Apr 2025, 10:25 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    2 Apr 2025, 10:25 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    2 Apr 2025, 10:25 BST
  5. Published value updated to £1,400,000
    4 Oct 2024, 14:37 BST
  6. Status changed to active
    4 Oct 2024, 14:37 BST
  7. Official notice release published
    4 Oct 2024, 14:37 BST
  8. Submission deadline changed to 5 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
    4 Oct 2024, 14:37 BST
  9. Status changed to planned
    19 Aug 2024, 16:51 BST
  10. Official notice release published
    19 Aug 2024, 16:51 BST
  11. Buyer information updated
    19 Aug 2024, 16:51 BST
Lots and requirements (8)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Financial Management
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The Financial Management Lot will provide support across a range of areas focussed on the efficient and effective management of business funds. It is anticipated that support will help to equip businesses with the financial skills and knowledge to meet their objectives. Examples of some topics that could be offered under Financial Management are: -Support on how to plan, organise direct and control financial activities; -Helping businesses to prepare and source funding; -Support and Advice on how to improve the financial health of a business including debt Management and mitigating rising costs; -Company Valuation; -Taxation including R&D Tax Credits; and -Preparation of business forecasts e.g. cashflows, P&Ls and balance sheets .
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Business Growth and Development
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The Business Growth and Development 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. It is anticipated that it will offer support to help the development of new processes, products and/or services to affect positive change, increase sales, enter new markets and/or improve productivity. Examples of some topics that could be offered under Business Growth and Development are: -Strategic review and forward planning; -Change management support; -Support to develop new and/or improved processes, services and/or products and integrate these into the business; -Support to increase productivity; -Business viability and resilience planning; and -Preparation of business plans .
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Human Resources, Leadership and Skills
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The Human Resources, Leadership and Skills Lot will provide a range of support on human resource matters, leadership, and management. It is anticipated that it will help to provide advice on existing human resource policies and requirements, identification of skills and training needs, support leadership development processes and equip businesses with the tools to promote a positive and productive working environment. Examples of some topics that could be offered under Human Resources, Leadership and Skills are: -Support and advice on employment policies and benefits, fair work practices and other HR related queries; -Support and advice for staff recruitment; -Leadership, management and organisational development support; -Training needs analysis, skills plans and training procedures; and -Workplace Innovation including but not limited to culture, communications, productivity and fair work practices. .
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Procurement
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The Procurement Lot will provide a range of support to help businesses navigate the procurement procedure. Examples of some topics that could be offered under Procurement are: -Bid / Tender support; -Specification writing; -Public procurement regulations; -Private sector procurement approaches; -Social value, sustainability, and Fair Work First; -Contract Supplier Management (CSM) support¹. -Market analysis and understanding ¹CSM could include reinforcing the purpose of CSM, what to expect within CSM (performance meetings, scorecards, mitigation / improvement processes etc,), and the potential risks and outcomes of poor performance through CSM i.e. contract termination.; and This Lot seeks to complement and not duplicate the services delivered via the Supplier Development Programme .
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 5 · #5
    Marketing
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The Marketing Lot will provide support to help businesses 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. Examples of some topics that could be covered under Marketing are: -Market analysis and identification of key customers; -Support to develop a sales and marketing strategy; -Support with digital marketing including advice on how to market and retail online. This may cover topics such as social media platforms, website content and design, data analytics and search engine optimisation; -Branding, advertising and promotion; -Content support and copy writing; and -Creating video content. .
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 6 · #6
    Information and Digital Technology
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The Information and Digital Technology 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. Examples of topics that could be offered under Information and Digital Technology are: -Analysis of the Digital Capabilities of a business and identification of improvements in efficiency and productivity; -IT systems and process advice; -Support to increase productivity and efficiencies through automation and artificial intelligence; -Website and app development; and -Cyber security. .
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 7 · #7
    Energy Efficiencies and Net Zero
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The Energy Efficiency and Net Zero Lot will support businesses to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Examples of topics that could be covered under this Lot are: -Energy Audits and action plans, including recommendations on Control and Efficiencies; -Low Energy / Sustainable Production Processes; -Waste Management; -Reviews and Planning; and -Net Zero Carbon Targets .
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 8 · #8
    New Market Opportunities and Internationalisation
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    The New Market Opportunities and Internationalisation Lot will support businesses to access new geographic markets, including overseas markets, supporting the opportunity to reach a wider customer base and increase sales. Examples of topics that could be covered under this Lot are: -Support for Exporting (outwith the UK); -Market Analysis and Development; -Structuring for Internationalisation; and -Documentation advice for exporting .
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    2 Apr 2025, 10:25 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
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  4. Award active
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  5. Award active
    Not published · Not published
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    Not published · Not published
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    Not published · Not published
  8. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  9. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  10. Contract active
    Signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £160,000
  11. Contract active
    Signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £250,000
  12. Contract active
    Signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £80,000
  13. Contract active
    Signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £250,000
  14. Contract active
    Signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £280,000
  15. Contract active
    Signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £280,000
  16. Contract active
    Signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £50,000
  17. Contract active
    Signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · £50,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Accountants Plus. Chartered Certified Accountants., CJM Project Financial Management Ltd, FP Business Services Ltd, KL BUSINESS CONSULTING LTD
Not published · Not published · active
Coull Coaching LTD, GAP Communications, Inspirent Ltd, Secure Business Advisors
Not published · Not published · active
Concept HR Solutions, Connect Three Solutions, Coull Coaching LTD, Stirling Enterprise
Not published · Not published · active
Callann Bid Services, Intend Business Development Ltd, Morrow Associates Ltd, Tinto Procurement
Not published · Not published · active
GAP Communications, Inspirent Ltd, J&G3 Ltd, Taylor Communications
Not published · Not published · active
Intelligens Consulting Ltd, Managed IT Experts Ltd., NSDesign Ltd, Stirling Enterprise
Not published · Not published · active
Arthian Ltd, Keep Scotland Beautiful, Stirton Consulting Ltd, Synergie Environ Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
MJM Associates (Scotland) Ltd., TheMacDogFactory Limited trading as BrexEasy
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Financial Management
£160,000 · signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Business Growth and Development
£250,000 · signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Human Resources, Leadership and Skills
£80,000 · signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Procurement
£250,000 · signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Marketing
£280,000 · signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Information and Digital Technology
£280,000 · signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Energy Efficiencies and Net Zero
£50,000 · signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
New Market Opportunities and Internationalisation
£50,000 · signed 6 Mar 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statistics
bids: 5 (lot 1)
electronicBids: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 5 (lot 1)
smeBids: 5 (lot 1)
bids: 18 (lot 2)
electronicBids: 18 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 18 (lot 2)
smeBids: 18 (lot 2)
bids: 10 (lot 3)
electronicBids: 10 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 10 (lot 3)
smeBids: 10 (lot 3)
bids: 7 (lot 4)
electronicBids: 7 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 4)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 7 (lot 4)
smeBids: 7 (lot 4)
bids: 19 (lot 5)
electronicBids: 19 (lot 5)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 5)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 19 (lot 5)
smeBids: 18 (lot 5)
bids: 7 (lot 6)
electronicBids: 7 (lot 6)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 6)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 7 (lot 6)
smeBids: 7 (lot 6)
bids: 6 (lot 7)
electronicBids: 6 (lot 7)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 7)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 6 (lot 7)
smeBids: 6 (lot 7)
bids: 2 (lot 8)
electronicBids: 2 (lot 8)
foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 8)
foreignBidsFromNonEU: 2 (lot 8)
smeBids: 2 (lot 8)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

North Lanarkshire Council

Contracting authority GB-FTS-689
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  • North Lanarkshire Council
    buyer

    Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, UKM84, ML1 1AB
    corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk

  • South Lanarkshire Council
    buyer

    Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, UKM95, ML3 0AA
    procurement_service@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
    +44 1698454184

  • Accountants Plus. Chartered Certified Accountants.
    supplier

    Unit 1 Cadzow Park, , 82 Muir Street,, Hamilton, Lanarkshire., UKM95, ML3 6BJ

  • Arthian Ltd
    supplier

    13 Henderson Road, Inverness, UKM6, IV1 1SN

  • CJM Project Financial Management Ltd
    supplier

    AFM House, 6 Crofthead Road, Prestwick, UK, KA9 1HW

  • Callann Bid Services
    supplier

    17 Crieff Avenue, Chapelhall, Airdrie, UK, ml6 8hd

  • Concept HR Solutions
    supplier

    25 Lochbrowan Crescent, New Cumnock, UKM93, KA18 4HE

  • Connect Three Solutions
    supplier

    Second Floor, Rogart Street Campus, 4 Rogart Street, Glasgow, UKM82, G40 2AA

  • Coull Coaching LTD
    supplier

    76 rokeby crescent, strathaven, UKM95, ML10 6EG

  • FP Business Services Ltd
    supplier

    Atrium Business Centre, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, UKM84, ML5 4EF

  • GAP Communications
    supplier

    55 Loudoun Road, Newmilns, UKM93, KA16 9HJ

  • Inspirent Ltd
    supplier

    Atrium Business Centre, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, UKM84, ML5 4EF

  • Intelligens Consulting Ltd
    supplier

    272 Bath St, Glasgow, UKM81, G2 4JR

  • Intend Business Development Ltd
    supplier

    Office 16, 3 Whitehouse Road, UKM, FK7 7SP

  • J&G3 Ltd
    supplier

    30 East Kilbride Rd, Rutherglen, UKM95, G73 5EB

  • KL BUSINESS CONSULTING LTD
    supplier

    75 PEEL ROAD, THORNTONHALL, GLASGOW, UKM95, G74 5AA

  • Keep Scotland Beautiful
    supplier

    Glendevon House, The Castle Business Park, Stirling, UK, FK9 4TZ

  • MJM Associates (Scotland) Ltd.
    supplier

    10 Campbell Street, Dollar, UKM72, FK14 7EX

  • Managed IT Experts Ltd.
    supplier

    Unit 22 Dunfermline Business Centre, Izatt Avenue, Dunfermline, UKM72, KY11 3BZ

  • Morrow Associates Ltd
    supplier

    Caldwell Law House, Uplawmoor, Glasgow, UK, G78 4BS

  • NSDesign Ltd
    supplier

    22 Montrose Street, Merchant City, Glasgow, UKM82, G1 1RE

  • Scottish Courts
    reviewBody

    Edinburgh

  • Secure Business Advisors
    supplier

    58 Melville Gardens, Glasgow, UKM81, G64 3DD

  • Stirling Enterprise
    supplier

    John Player Building, Stirling, UKM, FK7 7RP

  • Stirton Consulting Ltd
    supplier

    45 Nungate Gardens, Haddington, UKM73, EH41 4EE

  • Synergie Environ Ltd
    supplier

    1/1 Queens House, 19 St Vincent Place, Glasgow, UK, G12DT

  • Taylor Communications
    supplier

    2, Gilmourton Crescent, Newton Mearns, UKM, G775AE

  • TheMacDogFactory Limited trading as BrexEasy
    supplier

    31 Braemar Avenue, Dunblane, UK, FK15 9ED

  • Tinto Procurement
    supplier

    Tinto View, 78 Allison Drive, Carnwath, UKM95, ML11 8HF
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