Award

Provision of a Strategic Partner for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

17 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Strategic Partner for the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight 2025 in the services industry category. The procurement process was limited, with an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the scope of the applicable Regulations. The contract was signed on 11th April 2025, and the supplier selected for this contract is theSKYLAB, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Kilmarnock. The total value of the contract is £26,170, and the event will take place in Ayr located within the UKM94 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, logistics, and strategic planning, particularly those looking to expand their presence in regional and local authority-led events. Companies capable of coordinating high-profile public events can benefit from increased visibility and potential partnerships stemming from a successful involvement in the Ayr Show. SMEs involved in related sectors, such as hospitality, promotion, and technical services, are well-suited to compete and thrive through collaboration on this prestigious festival project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Strategic Partner for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025

Notice Description

Provision of a Strategic Partner for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Strategic Partner for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025

Procurement Information

Slice Notice - The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796766
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528664
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,170 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pds@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THESKYLAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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