Digital Economist (PS/26/143)

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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

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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: Tender
All Stages: Tender

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 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: 20 Aug 20264 weeks to go
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
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Buyer Location

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560628
Digital Economist (PS/26/143) - To develop a Green Book compliant Economic Case for the Building Digital Capital programme investment as part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal.

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