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Appointment of a Flying Display Director for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2026

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by South Ayrshire Council sought the appointment of a Flying Display Director for the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight 2026. Located in Ayr, UK, this public procurement falls under the general public services category and was carried out through a limited procurement method due to its exclusion from certain regulatory requirements. The procurement process is now complete, with a contract awarded to Orbit Performance Limited. The contract, valued at GBP 17,000, was signed on 29th April 2026. The tender occurred without a prior call for competition and concluded at the award stage.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in event management services, particularly those adept at handling aviation displays. The process could be advantageous for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in the aviation events industry to gain significant exposure. Given that Orbit Performance Limited, an SME based in Gloucestershire, secured the contract, other similar businesses could find this type of procurement a lucrative avenue for growth and diversification into public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of a Flying Display Director for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2026

Notice Description

Appointment of a Flying Display Director for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of a Flying Display Director for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2026

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832188
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556024
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 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
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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

ORBIT PERFORMANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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