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Stirling Studios - Operating Model

STIRLING COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council has conducted a public procurement process for the contract titled "Stirling Studios – Operating Model," within the general public services industry category in Stirling, Scotland. The procurement stage of this process is complete, following a limited award procedure without a prior publication call for competition. The contract was awarded to Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited, a large-scale supplier, on 2nd February 2025, with a contract value of £100,000 GBP. This procurement was justified by the supplier's unique expertise and involvement in similar facilities throughout Scotland, rendering them as the sole suitable candidate for this specialised commission. The process involved the delivery of services in Stirling and falls under the jurisdiction of Stirling Sheriff Court as the review body.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in niche marketing and facility management services, particularly those already active in Scotland's local authority framework. The contract offers a substantial engagement for businesses able to leverage industry-specific expertise in marketing facilities and securing operators. The limited procurement method indicates an opportunity for businesses with distinctive competencies and industry insights to thrive in securing similar contracts in future public procurement processes. Firms with the capability to provide tailored services to local authorities will find such contracts especially advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stirling Studios - Operating Model

Notice Description

The requirement for this procurement, is to contract with a supplier to undertake a formal marketing process to secure an operator for the facility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement for this procurement, is to contract with a supplier to undertake a formal marketing process to secure an operator for the facility.

Procurement Information

The supplier has been involved in all of the facilities that have been developed in Scotland. They are the only supplier identified to carry out the commission due to the very niche market that requires industry expertise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825078
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550610
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20251 years 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
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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