Provision of Business Gateway Shetland Advisory Services 2023 - 2026

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The Council had a requirement for the provision of Business Gateway Shetland Advisory Services and sought interest from economic operators in the market to join a Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement was intended to provide agility, flexibility and simplicity to deliver business advisory services locally, that is in the Shetland Islands area for an initial period from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2026. Delivery methods would include one-to-one advice, face to face with Clients. There was also an option to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two further 12-month periods, subject to the availability of funding. Lot 1: One-to-one Start-up Advisory Services Start-up advisory services cover pre-start, start-up and early stage support for new businesses. Lot 2: One-to-one Existing and Growing Businesses Advisory Services One-to-one advisory services to existing and growing businesses with the Shetland Islands. Lot 3: One-to-many Start-up Advisory Services One-to-many Start-up advisory services in the form of training Workshops and events. Lot 4: One-to-many Existing and Growing Businesses Advisory Services One-to-many advisory services via Training Workshops and events.