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Development of Business plan

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)

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28 Oct 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) is seeking consultancy services to develop a business plan. The work combines market research with an iterative process involving ACT staff, using discussion to explore options and refine and develop the plan across relevant business areas. Delivery is in Lochgilphead, Argyll. This is a business-planning and market-research assignment for a consultant able to work with the organisation as the plan takes shape.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The procurement is divided into one lot. The tender deadline was 30 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; the assessment was scheduled to begin at that time. The estimated contract value is £12,500. The contract period is 14 December 2026 to 7 May 2027. ACT’s senior management team, including at least two members, is responsible for assessing tenders. Bidders must provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work. The tender does not allow variant bids. Milestones are set out in the tender specification.

This opportunity is suited to a consultant with practical experience in business planning and market research, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff to discuss options and iteratively develop a plan. It calls for named personnel and their qualifications, so suppliers should be ready to identify the people who would undertake the assignment and show that their experience fits the work. The requirement is a focused consultancy engagement for one organisation, delivered in Lochgilphead. The ability to investigate relevant business areas and turn findings and staff input into a refined business plan is central to the work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of Business plan

Notice Description

Development of a business plan. Business planning combined with market research and an iterative process with staff to discuss options, refine and develop.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looing for a consultant to work with us in developing a business plan. Included within the process we would like you to undertake market research and through an iterative process refine and develop the plan based on the relevant business areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000846736
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567565
Current Stage
Tender
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2026 - 7 May 2027 1-6 months
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
Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
PA31 8SH
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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