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Business Planning: Creation of an Arts Culture and Activity Centre, on the site of the former George Hotel Stranraer.

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Council has concluded the procurement process for the creation of an Arts Culture and Activity Centre at the site of the former George Hotel in Stranraer. The procurement stage was an open tender for business planning services in the services category. The contract worth £64,212 was awarded to Festivals and Events International (FEI) Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and key dates included the contract signing on the 11th of May 2023.

This tender opportunity offers business growth prospects for consultancy firms specialising in business planning and cultural development. Businesses in the services sector, particularly those with experience in arts and culture planning, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location of the project is in Dumfries and Galloway, making it a regional opportunity for local service providers. The appointed consultant will work on developing a 5-year business plan for the proposed Arts Culture & Activity Centre, providing a foundation for potential growth and future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Business Planning: Creation of an Arts Culture and Activity Centre, on the site of the former George Hotel Stranraer.

Notice Description

This tender process is for participation in the Contract for The objective of this commission is to research and develop options for the operating model and a 5 year business plan for the proposed Arts Culture & Activity Centre on the site of the former George Hotel, Stranraer. The appointed consultant will undertake work that will provide recommendations which will allow Elected Members to identify a preferred operator for the re-developed site whether this be internal to the council or external - for which another procurement exercise will take place. The results of this work will be used to support the development of a full business case (FBC) in accordance with HM Treasury Green Book (2022).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender process is for participation in the Contract for The objective of this commission is to research and develop options for the operating model and a 5 year business plan for the proposed Arts Culture & Activity Centre on the site of the former George Hotel, Stranraer. The appointed consultant will undertake work that will provide recommendations which will allow Elected Members to identify a preferred operator for the re-developed site whether this be internal to the council or external - for which another procurement exercise will take place. The results of this work will be used to support the development of a full business case (FBC) in accordance with HM Treasury Green Book (2022).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000726140
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479636
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72224100 - System implementation planning services

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,212 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2023 - 9 Dec 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andy Rhattigan
Contact Email
andy.rhattigan@scotland-excel.org.uk, scott.greer@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1414881124, +44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM9 Southern Scotland

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS INTERNATIONAL (FEI

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475309
    Business Planning: Creation of an Arts Culture and Activity Centre, on the site of the former George Hotel Stranraer. - This tender process is for participation in the Contract for The objective of this commission is to research and develop options for the operating model and a 5 year business plan for the proposed Arts Culture & Activity Centre on the site of the former George Hotel, Stranraer. The appointed consultant will undertake work that will provide recommendations which will allow Elected Members to identify a preferred operator for the re-developed site whether this be internal to the council or external - for which another procurement exercise will take place. The results of this work will be used to support the development of a full business case (FBC) in accordance with HM Treasury Green Book (2022).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479636
    Business Planning: Creation of an Arts Culture and Activity Centre, on the site of the former George Hotel Stranraer. - This tender process is for participation in the Contract for The objective of this commission is to research and develop options for the operating model and a 5 year business plan for the proposed Arts Culture & Activity Centre on the site of the former George Hotel, Stranraer. The appointed consultant will undertake work that will provide recommendations which will allow Elected Members to identify a preferred operator for the re-developed site whether this be internal to the council or external - for which another procurement exercise will take place. The results of this work will be used to support the development of a full business case (FBC) in accordance with HM Treasury Green Book (2022).

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