Framework Agreement for Business Support Consultancy Services
North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is seeking to implement a framework agreement for the provision of Business Support Consultancy Services as detailed in this Invitation to Tender. The Council currently has a contract in place for this requirement, which is due to expire on 9th February 2024, therefore the requirement is being re-tendered.
Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Value
£400,000
Published
3 May 2024
Closes
14 Dec 2023
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
UKM93
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
79400000
Business and management consultancy and related services
66170000
Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
79413000
Marketing management consultancy services
79418000
Procurement consultancy services
79414000
Human resources management consultancy services
85312330
Family-planning services
71314300
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
Lots
Lot 1 Lot 1 - Financial Management / Analysis
£40,000
Financial Management: support is required to enable businesses to develop and refine financial management skills, such as an understanding of financial statements and cash-flow as well as the application of sales, pricing, costing, interest and borrowings, taxation, investment and performance measurements. Financial Readiness: business support will be requir...
Delivery: UKM93
Lot 2 Lot 2 - Business Strategy & Business Development Support
£35,000
Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following: Strategic Planning: this may involve support relating to challenging existing approaches, developing new strategies and performance measurement. Business Growth / Productivity: growth / productivity gains can be achieved by either boosting the top line or revenue of the business with...
Delivery: UKM93
Lot 3 Lot 3 - Marketing and Branding Support
£63,000
Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following: Market Analysis capability – including market research and surveys. Developing Marketing Strategies (incorporating traditional offline areas of the marketing mix, such as advertising, print, PR) General Digital Marketing (including knowledge of websites, SEO, analytics and ecommerce...
Delivery: UKM93
Lot 4 Lot 4 - Digital and Social Media Support
£40,000
Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following: Social Media principles and knowledge of all current tools and platforms Search Engine Optimisation Best Practice Developing Digital Marketing Strategies Cyber Security Principles Artificial Intelligence Tools & Tactics for Digital Marketing Google Analytics 4 and other data analytic...
Delivery: UKM93
Lot 5 Lot 5 - Digital Transformation & IT
£30,000
Examples of topics that are offered under Information and Digital Technology are: Improvements in efficiency and productivity through Digital Capabilities, including automation and artificial intelligence IT systems and process advice Support to increase productivity with digital technology, including epos systems, cloud accountancy and other cloud-based sof...
Delivery: UKM93
Lot 6 Lot 6 - Procurement & Tender Support
£40,000
Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following: Review Current Tender Library: reviewing existing tender documentation and suggest best practice amendments. Support on how to identify key future contract opportunities, ensuring Public Contracts Scotland profile is up to date, how to complete an SPD, deciding on what opportunities...
Delivery: UKM93
Lot 7 Lot 7 - HR Support
£35,000
Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following: HR Policy: reviewing existing HR processes and policies, ensure they are fit for purpose and cover mandatory legal obligations. Employee Engagement: enable implementation of appraisals, how to broker and manage tough discussions, developing clear roles and responsibilities for all st...
Delivery: UKM93
Lot 8 Lot 8 - Family Business and Succession Planning Support
Value not provided
Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following: Family Business Support Governance & Structure: creating the correct structures and practices needed to achieve best practice in governance of a family business, how to view the business as a family and as a business, development of a shared purpose, defining employee and family role...
Delivery: UKM93
Lot 9 Lot 9 - Energy efficiency and EPC Services
£30,000
Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the provision of the following: Ad-hoc Energy Efficiency Audit Reporting services EPC Rating services
Delivery: UKM93
Lot 12 Lot 12 - ISO/Quality Management Consultancy & Training
£20,000
Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following: Support and advice for North Ayrshire businesses with a desire to achieve ISO/Quality Management accreditation. This will involve supporting businesses/organisations with the development, documentation and implementation of quality management systems where needed, prior to applicatio...
Delivery: UKM93
Lot 13 Lot 13 - Exporting and International Strategy
£10,000
Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following: Support businesses to access overseas markets, supporting the opportunity to reach a wider customer base and increase sales. Support for Exporting, including documentation. Market Analysis, Strategy and Development.
Delivery: UKM93
Lot 10 Lot 10 - Carbon Accounting and Carbon Reduction Strategy
£30,000
Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following: Carbon Auditing/Accounting Net Zero Route Mapping Carbon Reduction Strategies
Delivery: UKM93
Lot 11 Lot 11 - Workplace Development & Training Support
£270,000
Services for this Lot should include, but not be limited to, the following: Skills Mapping of Business/Employees: reviewing existing skills and talent within a business, leadership development, review of business culture, internal project management, capacity building, people development and productivity improvements. Leadership and Management: as the busine...
Delivery: UKM93
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