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Delivery of a Community Led Tourism (CLT) Project

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the delivery of a Community Led Tourism Project located in Ayr, Scotland. The tender, identified as CE-65-26-DA2, falls under the services category with an emphasis on general public services. The award stage has been successfully concluded as of 30 March 2026. This project did not necessitate a prior call for competition due to its procurement status being outside the regulations' scope. The contract, worth £18,180 GBP, was awarded to SCOTO - Scottish Community Tourism Network, signalling the completion status of the tender process.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community tourism services, particularly those with capabilities in project management and local tourism development. SCOTO, the awarded supplier, is a large-scale community tourism network, emphasising the strategic alignment required for such projects. Businesses with a strong regional understanding and capability to foster community engagement in tourism initiatives would have a competitive edge. Projects like this can drive regional tourism growth, offering significant potential for businesses interested in expanding their portfolio within the Scottish market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of a Community Led Tourism (CLT) Project

Notice Description

Delivery of a Community Led Tourism (CLT) Project

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of a Community Led Tourism (CLT) Project

Procurement Information

The Value of this procurement is outside the scope of the application on the regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828337
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553072
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,180 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 days 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SCOTO - SCOTTISH COMMUNITY TOURISM NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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