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Your Town Audit (YTA) of SAC Towns

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council, based in Ayr, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Your Town Audit (YTA) of SAC Towns" within the services category. The project was carried out in the UKM94 region, with the contract formalised on 31st March 2025. The procurement used a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to it falling outside the scope of certain regulations. The contract, valued at £25,000 GBP, has transitioned to the "Award" and "Contract" stages, indicating completion.

This contract presents business opportunities, particularly for companies in the SME sector that can offer specialised audit services. EKOS, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplifies the type of business suited to competing in such tenders, highlighting the potential for similar consultancy and auditing firms to tap into regional development initiatives. The audit of local towns could extend to further opportunities in the public services and construction sectors, fostering growth and innovation in those industries.

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Notice Title

Your Town Audit (YTA) of SAC Towns

Notice Description

Your Town Audit (YTA) of SAC Towns

Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Regulations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802053
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532829
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aimie.farquhar@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

EKOS

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