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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Three Towns Pride in Place Plan" was carried out by North Ayrshire Council, located at Cunninghame House, Friars Croft, Irvine. This contract is part of the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme and involves the development of a ten-year regeneration plan for the Three Towns. The procurement process, categorised under services, followed an open procedure to directly award the contract via the SXL 09-20 Building Construction Consultancy Scotland Excel Framework, specifically Lot 12 - Master Planning. The contract, valued at £76,500, was awarded to Smith Scott Mullan + Associates Ltd., and it commenced on 6th July 2026, with completion slated for 30th November 2026. The location for the delivery is within the region of UKM93.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in urban planning and regeneration services. By targeting substantial projects like the Three Towns Pride in Place Plan, small to medium-sized enterprises can showcase their expertise and broaden their portfolio within the public sector. Businesses involved in architectural consultancy, city planning, and regeneration schemes are well-suited to engage in such tenders, given their potential to influence long-term community development and improvement efforts.

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Notice Title

Three Towns Pride in Place Plan

Notice Description

This procurement seeks to appoint Smith Scott Mullan + Associates Ltd to develop the Three Towns Pride in Place Regeneration Plan. This plan will detail the ten-year vision for the Three Towns in relation to the UK Government Pride in Place Programme. The contract start date is 6th July 2026 and the completion date is 30th November 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Direct Award is awarded via the SXL 09-20 Building Construction Consultancy Scotland Excel Framework Lot 12 - Master Planning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836756
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559644
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITH SCOTT MULLAN + ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559644
    Three Towns Pride in Place Plan - This procurement seeks to appoint Smith Scott Mullan + Associates Ltd to develop the Three Towns Pride in Place Regeneration Plan. This plan will detail the ten-year vision for the Three Towns in relation to the UK Government Pride in Place Programme. The contract start date is 6th July 2026 and the completion date is 30th November 2026.

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