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Business Gateway Fife Framework for the Provision of Specialist Business Advice 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2025
Business and management consultancy services
Business development consultancy services
Miscellaneous business and business-related services
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published7
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Tenderline Synopsis: Business Gateway Fife: "Business Gateway Fife Framework for the Provision of Specialist Business Advice 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2025". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 7 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | Business Gateway Fife | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Business Gateway Fife
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Published history for Business Gateway Fife. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
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Coverage: 8 active published awards; 8 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. Published-to-award variance 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 Unpublished data stays unknown.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 AuthorityBusiness Gateway Fife | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSDynamic market | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published20 Feb 2023, 15:57 GMT | Last source update20 Feb 2023, 15:57 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationBusiness and management consultancy services, Business development consultancy services, Miscellaneous business and business-related services | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-038066 | ||
What is being bought
Business Gateway Fife intends to procure a framework of suppliers to deliver one-to-one specialist business advice and support to Fife’s SMEs. This will replace the existing Business Gateway Fife Expert Help Framework.
What changed
From the official release history
- tender value changed
20 Feb 2023, 15:57 GMT - Status changed to complete
20 Feb 2023, 15:57 GMT - Official notice release published
20 Feb 2023, 15:57 GMT - Submission deadline changed to published date
20 Feb 2023, 15:57 GMT - Status changed to active
18 Nov 2022, 13:03 GMT - Official notice release published
18 Nov 2022, 13:03 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 22 Dec 2022, 12:00 GMT
18 Nov 2022, 13:03 GMT - Published value updated to £390,000
9 Nov 2022, 12:07 GMT - Status changed to planned
9 Nov 2022, 12:07 GMT - Official notice release published
9 Nov 2022, 12:07 GMT - Buyer information updated
9 Nov 2022, 12:07 GMT
Lots and requirements (7)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTcancelledPublished valueNot publishedBusiness Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife. Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:- - Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides. - A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland. - Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers. - Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business. From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme. The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period. From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots: 1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2. FINANCE 3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE 4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY 5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY 6. ENVIRONMENTAL 7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance. Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received. The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years. The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs. During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material: - Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme - Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment. - A client feedback template - A timesheet template for use by contractorsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #2FINANCEcancelledPublished valueNot publishedBusiness Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife. Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:- - Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides. - A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland. - Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers. - Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business. From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme. The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period. From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots: 1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2. FINANCE 3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE 4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY 5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY 6. ENVIRONMENTAL 7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance. Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received. The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years. The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs. During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material: - Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme - Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment. - A client feedback template - A timesheet template for use by contractorsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #3SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCEcancelledPublished valueNot publishedBusiness Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife. Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:- - Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides. - A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland. - Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers. - Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business. From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme. The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period. From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots: 1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2. FINANCE 3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE 4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY 5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY 6. ENVIRONMENTAL 7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance. Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received. The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years. The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs. During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material: - Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme - Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment. - A client feedback template - A timesheet template for use by contractorsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 4 · #4INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGYcancelledPublished valueNot publishedBusiness Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife. Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:- - Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides. - A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland. - Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers. - Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business. From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme. The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period. From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots: 1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2. FINANCE 3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE 4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY 5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY 6. ENVIRONMENTAL 7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance. Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received. The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years. The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs. During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material: - Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme - Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment. - A client feedback template - A timesheet template for use by contractorsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 5 · #5LEGAL AND PROPERTYcancelledPublished valueNot publishedBusiness Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife. Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:- - Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides. - A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland. - Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers. - Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business. From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme. The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period. From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots: 1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2. FINANCE 3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE 4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY 5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY 6. ENVIRONMENTAL 7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance. Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received. The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years. The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs. During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material: - Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme - Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment. - A client feedback template - A timesheet template for use by contractorsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 6 · #6ENVIRONMENTALcancelledPublished valueNot publishedBusiness Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife. Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:- - Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides. - A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland. - Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers. - Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business. From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme. The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period. From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots: 1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2. FINANCE 3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE 4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY 5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY 6. ENVIRONMENTAL 7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance. Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received. The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years. The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs. During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material: - Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme - Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment. - A client feedback template - A timesheet template for use by contractorsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 7 · #7HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEINGcancelledPublished valueNot publishedBusiness Gateway Fife, a company limited by guarantee and wholly owned by Fife Council, is the delivery agent for Business Gateway services in Fife. Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. We give assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business through a combination of:- - Online support – a comprehensive website with practical information and useful guides. - A programme of fully funded local workshops and events held throughout Scotland. - Advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers. - Business information – a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting and growing a business. From April 2016 to March 2023, the core Business Gateway services in Fife have been complemented by enhanced business support activity part funded through the European Regional Development Fund. During that time, a framework of subject experts was procured to deliver one to one specialist business support under the Expert Help programme. The end date of the current framework contract is 31st March 2023, aligned to the end of the European funding period. From 1st April 2023 Business Gateway Fife Ltd will deliver a new programme of one-to-one specialist business support on behalf of Fife Council with funding provided through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). A new framework of suppliers is being procured by Business Gateway Fife Ltd to deliver this support. The purpose of this tender is to seek proposals from potential suppliers of Specialist Business Advice & Support Services. Those selected will be required to professionally assist companies within the Fife region in their particular area of expertise. In order to facilitate the matching of business support needs with the most suitable providers, the framework will be divided into the following Lots: 1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2. FINANCE 3. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE 4. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY 5. LEGAL AND PROPERTY 6. ENVIRONMENTAL 7. HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING Interested suppliers must have the knowledge, capacity, experience and expertise to deliver one or multiple lots if requested to do so. Business Gateway Fife reserves the right at all times to award all, some or none of the lots. It also reserves the right to withdraw a supplier of services from this framework due to substandard work, client complaint or non-compliance. Contractors will be experienced and qualified in their respective fields and will be able to demonstrate a successful and recent track record of delivering consultancy and/or training services in their particular area of expertise. Good record keeping is essential and will form in part the basis for the final payment for work undertaken within the framework. It is important the contractor ensures the relevant client paperwork is completed correctly, on time and in full as payment may be delayed until such is received. The contract will be for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025, aligned to the UKSPF funding period. The anticipated overall value of the framework is 390,000GBP split equally across the two financial years. The contract will be based on a fixed rate of 550GBP for a full day (7 hours minimum) and 275GBP for a half-day (3.5 hours minimum). Timesheets will be required (a template will be provided) to evidence that the minimum time requirement has been met when submitting a claim for costs. During the contract delivery period, Business Gateway Fife will provide the following by way of support, reporting and guidance material: - Promotional material and guidance on the UKSPF funded Specialist Business Advice programme - Access to the online system through which contractors will submit timesheets, evidence and claims for payment. - A client feedback template - A timesheet template for use by contractorsContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
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Signed 20 Feb 2023, 00:00 GMT · £390,000 - Contract active
Signed 20 Feb 2023, 00:00 GMT · £390,000 - Contract active
Signed 20 Feb 2023, 00:00 GMT · £390,000
Commercial outcome and competition
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Contracts BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT £390,000 · signed 20 Feb 2023, 00:00 GMT · active FINANCE £390,000 · signed 20 Feb 2023, 00:00 GMT · active SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE PRESENCE £390,000 · signed 20 Feb 2023, 00:00 GMT · active INFORMATION SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY £390,000 · signed 20 Feb 2023, 00:00 GMT · active LEGAL AND PROPERTY £390,000 · signed 20 Feb 2023, 00:00 GMT · active HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT/WELLBEING £390,000 · signed 20 Feb 2023, 00:00 GMT · active ENVIRONMENTAL £390,000 · signed 20 Feb 2023, 00:00 GMT · active |
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