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Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council is overseeing the procurement process for the "Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1s Programme," which focuses on providing business development support through one-to-one sessions. This initiative is relevant within the general public services sector and is located in Kilmarnock, UK. The procurement is currently at the Award stage and has a completed procurement method categorised as 'open.' The procurement period closed on April 27, 2022, with key activities taking place within that timeframe.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital and social media, marketing and sales, finance, human resources, and administration. Companies capable of providing specialised expert support can benefit from participating in this framework, which aims to enhance the business growth capabilities of stakeholders within the Ayrshire region. With up to 6 providers for digital and social media and 3 providers for marketing and sales anticipated, this allows multiple businesses to engage in the forthcoming support initiatives.

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Notice Title

Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1s Programme

Notice Description

Business development 1-2-1 sessions on behalf of Business Gateway Ayrshire

Lot Information

Digital and Social Media

East Ayrshire Council are seeking a framework of suitably qualified businesses for the provision of the Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1 specialist expert support service across the following business disciplines: - Lot 1 - Digital & Social Media (up to 6 providers) - Lot 2 - Marketing & Sales (3 providers) - Lot 3 - Finance (2 providers) - Lot 4 - Human Resources (2 providers) - Lot 5 - Administrative (1 provider)

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Marketing and Sales

East Ayrshire Council are seeking a framework of suitably qualified businesses for the provision of the Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1 specialist expert support service across the following business disciplines: - Lot 1 - Digital & Social Media (up to 6 providers) - Lot 2 - Marketing & Sales (3 providers) - Lot 3 - Finance (2 providers) - Lot 4 - Human Resources (2 providers) - Lot 5 - Administrative (1 provider)

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Finance

East Ayrshire Council are seeking a framework of suitably qualified businesses for the provision of the Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1 specialist expert support service across the following business disciplines: - Lot 1 - Digital & Social Media (up to 6 providers) - Lot 2 - Marketing & Sales (3 providers) - Lot 3 - Finance (2 providers) - Lot 4 - Human Resources (2 providers) - Lot 5 - Administrative (1 provider)

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Human Resources

East Ayrshire Council are seeking a framework of suitably qualified businesses for the provision of the Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1 specialist expert support service across the following business disciplines: - Lot 1 - Digital & Social Media (up to 6 providers) - Lot 2 - Marketing & Sales (3 providers) - Lot 3 - Finance (2 providers) - Lot 4 - Human Resources (2 providers) - Lot 5 - Administrative (1 provider)

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Adminstration

East Ayrshire Council are seeking a framework of suitably qualified businesses for the provision of the Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1 specialist expert support service across the following business disciplines: - Lot 1 - Digital & Social Media (up to 6 providers) - Lot 2 - Marketing & Sales (3 providers) - Lot 3 - Finance (2 providers) - Lot 4 - Human Resources (2 providers) - Lot 5 - Administrative (1 provider)

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000689540
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455241
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In 2, 3 or 4 years

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
AYR
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
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
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Bell HR Consulting

CJM Project Financial Management Ltd

Connect Three Solutions

Creative Business Solutions

GAP Communications

J&G3 Ltd

NSDesign Ltd

Quantum Marketing Solutions

Targeting Innovation Limited

Whitewall Marketing Ltd

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