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Provision of a Taxi Marshalling Service

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by South Ayrshire Council involved the provision of a Taxi Marshalling Service, with the award being completed on 18th April 2025. This procurement was part of the services category and conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, aligning with procedures outside the standard regulations. The process took place in Ayr, within the UKM94 region. As a recognised central purchasing body, South Ayrshire Council ensured the project was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), with Main Event People Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £16,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Main Event People Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Companies in the services sector that cater to local governmental needs can leverage such opportunities to grow their business by providing specialised services such as taxi marshalling. Businesses aligned with South Ayrshire Council's procurement methods that can deliver effective solutions for public service projects may find favourable prospects in similar procurements.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Taxi Marshalling Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Taxi Marshalling Service

Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Regulations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802079
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532846
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

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

MAIN EVENT PEOPLE

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