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Digital Economist (PS/26/143)

East Ayrshire Council

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21 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is seeking an economist to develop a Green Book-compliant Economic Case for the Building Digital Capital programme investment under the Ayrshire Growth Deal. The commission covers robust economic analysis, including option appraisal and economic modelling, to inform investment decisions. This is a professional economic consultancy service for East Ayrshire Council on behalf of the Ayrshire Region, delivered in East Ayrshire. The work is classified as economic research services (CPV 79311400), with additional classification for economic research services. The requirement is arranged as one lot and is intended for a suitably qualified and experienced economist able to provide analysis that supports a major digital capital investment programme.

The buyer invited offers through a tender using an open procedure. Expressions of interest were due by 12 noon on 17 August 2026, followed by the tender submission deadline of 12 noon on 20 August 2026; bids were to be opened at 12 noon that day. The contract is expected to run for a maximum of 12 months, with detailed milestones agreed at contract award. Evaluation is based on suitability, with the detailed requirements set out in the ITT documents. Submissions must be electronic and in English, with variants not allowed. Bids were required to remain valid for 90 days. The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement, and award-stage activity was scheduled to start on 20 August 2026.

This opportunity suits established economic consultancies and independent economists with demonstrable experience of preparing public-sector business cases to HM Treasury Green Book standards. Bidders need the capability to undertake robust economic analysis, compare investment options and build or apply economic models that can withstand scrutiny and support funding decisions. The requirement calls for suitably qualified and experienced personnel, and bidders must provide staff names and qualifications as part of their submission. It is well suited to suppliers with capacity to deliver a complete economic case for a regional digital capital programme, working to agreed milestones and contributing to stated community-benefit requirements. Relevant public investment, infrastructure, digital transformation or regional growth experience would be commercially useful.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Economist (PS/26/143)

Notice Description

To develop a Green Book compliant Economic Case for the Building Digital Capital programme investment as part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Council on behalf of the Ayrshire Region is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced economist to support the development of a Green Book compliant Economic Case for the Building Digital Capital programme investment as part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal. The commission will require robust economic analysis including option appraisal and economic modelling to inform investment decision making.. Duration - Indicative timescales and key milestones will be agreed at contract award with the complete programme being expected to be delivered over a maximum term of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838068
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560628
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
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
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Further Information

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