Award

Business Gateway Ayrshire - Digital Boost 1-2-1s

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2019 at 00:00

Tender

01 May 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Business Gateway Ayrshire - Digital Boost 1-2-1s," is being conducted by East Ayrshire Council, with support from South Ayrshire Council and North Ayrshire Council. This project aims to enhance the digital skills of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having completed the open tender process. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 7th June 2019, with the contract subsequently signed on 19th July 2019. The contract value is £180,000, with services primarily focused on digital training and support within the location of Ayrshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the technology and consultancy sectors looking to expand their service offerings in digital skills development. Businesses adept in digital technology, training, and customer engagement will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aims to provide direct assistance to local businesses in adopting and optimising the use of digital tools. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers, indicating a collaborative environment where successful bidders can contribute to supporting Ayrshire's digital growth.

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Notice Title

Business Gateway Ayrshire - Digital Boost 1-2-1s

Notice Description

The Digitalboost workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Scotland around digital technology

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Digitalboost workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Scotland around digital technology. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses. 1-2-1 support will give direct assistance for clients to adopt and optimise the use of digital technology.

Renewal: Two x one-year extension options at the sole discretion of the Councils.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000582440
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363483
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In one, two, or three years, subject to further funding.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM9 Southern Scotland

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

COAST WEB SERVICES LTD TRADING AS BIG POND DIGITAL

NSDESIGN

TARGETING INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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