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Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council recently completed a procurement process for the "Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme" in Ayr, region UKM94. The procurement, which was classified under industry category 80000000 (services), utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £99,000, was signed on 25th August 2025. The tender was uniquely initiated due to its status falling outside the regulatory application scope, as per the procurement method rationale. The award was finalised to GrowBiz Scotland, an SME located in Blairgowrie. The procurement stage is now marked as complete, and it was overseen in legal administration by the Ayr Sheriff Court. Information about the tender can be accessed via the provided document link in the procurement details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs like GrowBiz Scotland, indicating the council's preference towards engaging smaller local enterprises. Businesses specialising in service sectors, particularly those with experience in developing micro-enterprise programmes, would find opportunities for growth when engaging in similar tender processes. Such procurements offer a chance to secure contracts even without formal competition announcements, making them appealing for niche service providers seeking direct engagement with public sector bodies like South Ayrshire Council. This approach can streamline the process of forging strategic partnerships, facilitating local business development and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme

Notice Description

Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme

Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812295
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540804
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 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
procurement@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

GROWBIZ SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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