UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement

A Tender Notice
by ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
15 month
Value
525K
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
25 Oct 2023
Delivery
03 Jan 2024 to 31 Mar 2025
Deadline
27 Nov 2023 12:00

Concepts

Location

Aberdeen

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

Aberdeenshire Council has secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to provide support to the development of community owned assets through the Communities and Place Improving Places Programme. This project has been identified as a need within the UKSPF Aberdeenshire Investment Plan, in response to a recognition that in order to secure external funding from Public, Charitable and Private sectors including the UKSPF, community-led capital and revenue projects require a detailed feasibility study which may cover several specialist elements. Applications to the challenge fund element of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and previous funding programmes have provided further evidence that this project is needed, to support the leaders of these projects to explore and evidence the feasibility of their proposed projects and enterprises. Many projects are not at the point where all aspects of feasibility have been resolved, and so lack the underpinning detail that is required by an external funder, a crucial requirement for each project’s realisation and sustainability. This Framework is designed to support and help community-led capital and revenue projects to establish credible business plans, successfully apply for project funding and develop financially sustainable operations in the longer term, both preventing the loss of crucial facilities and developing new resources for rural communities in Aberdeenshire.

Lot Division

1 FOOD AND CATERING – e.g. Community Cafes and Kitchens

This Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding: Commercial feasibility and technical reviews Equipment and facilities Food and drink menus Food hygiene Legislation compliance Options appraisals Financial forecasting
2 TRANSPORT – Active Transport Routes and Projects

LOT 2 - TRANSPORT – Active Transport Routes and Projects This Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding: Cycle route planning or improvements Pedestrian route planning or improvements Travel initiatives Maintenance schedules Land access Land ownership
3 LEISURE, CULTURE & TOURISM - Museums, Visitor Centres, Performance Venues

his Lot incudes (but is not limited to) advice surrounding: Commercial and efficiency reviews Increasing public use of services Sport and Library service studies Technical reviews Trusts and joint ventures Financial forecasting
4 PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT - Community Owned Buildings, Infrastructure & Land

This Lot includes advice surrounding: Environmental and Sustainability Assessments and appraisals Alternative energy Archaeology studies Biodiversity Carbon foot-printing and reduction Carbon reduction and climate change adaptation Climate change adaptation and mitigation Environmental audits Environmental initiatives Energy efficiency and targets Green technologies Heat networks Landscape management Sustainability Water management Waste auditing Delivery models Facilities Management Business case development Risk assessments and controls Safe working procedures Benchmarking Revenue optimisation and funding Risk and internal control Service improvement and performance Sustainable community strategies Alternative waste treatment Carbon assessments Commercial waste Options appraisals Permits and accreditations Communication Customer insight information Public dialogue, engagement and consultation Branding Communication and marketing materials Outline architectural plans/options appraisals (not full architectural drawings) QS Services Financial Forecasting

CPV Codes

  • 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
  • 79314000 - Feasibility study
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Staff qualifications are relevant.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=748338. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:748338) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=748338

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