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title: "Provision of Services for Events Framework Agreement"
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# Provision of Services for Events Framework Agreement

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06683b

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of Services for Events Framework Agreement," focusing on the services category. This multi-provider, multi-lot framework encompasses various event services and equipment, such as security services, site technical equipment, event infrastructure, sanitation facilities, and more, divided into ten distinct lots. The procurement process follows an open procedure with an emphasis on both quality and price (70% and 30%, respectively). Contracts were awarded in June 2026 with significant participants on board. The events covered are located primarily in the South Ayrshire region (UKM94), indicating a strong local focus. The procurement process is complete, and the contracts are now in the active award stage.

This procurement initiative presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers capable of delivering diverse event services. Businesses specializing in security, technical equipment, power solutions, transport, and traffic management are well-suited to engage with this framework. The open procedure adopted ensures a competitive environment where capable firms can showcase their expertise. Furthermore, this opportunity aligns with efforts to encourage community benefits and wider social impacts, such as SME development and local engagement. Businesses with a strategic focus on event services and infrastructure provision will find this framework a valuable avenue for expanding their market presence in South Ayrshire.

## Notice

South Ayrshire Council (the Council) has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider, Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for various Event Services and Equipment as outlined below: - Lot 1 - Provision of Security Services - Lot 2 - Provision of Site Technical Equipment - Lot 3 - Provision of Site Crew & Event Infrastructure - Lot 4 - Provision of Sanitation Facilities - Lot 5 - Supply, Delivery and Installation of Generators & Lighting Towers - Lot 6 - Supply and Installation of Marquees - Lot 7 - Provision of Bus Transport - Lot 8 - Provision of Traffic Management Equipment - Lot 9 - Traffic Management Consultancy Services - Lot 10 - Car Park Management

### Lot Information

Provision of Security Services

Planning and delivery of professional event security services to ensure the safety of attendees, staff, performers and assets. Services may include stewarding, crowd management, access control, overnight security, emergency response support and liaison with partners as required.

Renewal: January 2030

Provision of Site Technical Equipment

Supply, installation, operation and decommissioning of technical equipment required to support events. This may include staging, sound, lighting, audiovisual systems and associated technical infrastructure necessary to deliver safe and effective event production.

Renewal: January 2030

Provision of Site Crew & Event Infrastructure

Provision of skilled event crew to support event build, operation and breakdown, together with temporary event infrastructure. This may include fencing, barriers, trackway, signage, staging structures and other physical elements required to make an event operational.

Renewal: January 2030

Provision of Sanitation Facilities

Supply, servicing and removal of temporary sanitation facilities suitable for public events. This may include standard and accessible toilets, handwashing units, waste tanks and cleaning services, sized appropriately to event attendance and duration.

Renewal: January 2030

Supply, Delivery and Installation of Generators & Lighting Towers

Provision of temporary power and lighting solutions for events, including generators, fuel management and lighting towers, including delivery, installation, operation, monitoring and removal, ensuring continuity of power and adequate illumination across event sites.

Renewal: January 2030

Supply and Installation of Marquees

Supply, build and dismantling of temporary marquee structures for a variety of event uses. This may include small and large marquees, clear-span structures, flooring, internal fittings and weatherproofing solutions to meet operational, and audience needs.

Renewal: January 2030

Provision of Bus Transport

Provision of bus and coach services to support event transport requirements. This may include shuttle services, park-and-ride operations, staff transport and contingency transport arrangements to manage visitor flow and accessibility.

Renewal: January 2030

Provision of Traffic Management Equipment

Supply, installation, maintenance and removal of temporary traffic management equipment. This may include cones, barriers, signage, temporary road markings and variable message signs to support safe and compliant traffic arrangements around event sites.

Renewal: January 2030

Traffic Management Consultancy Services

Provision of specialist traffic management consultancy services. This may include traffic management planning, road closure applications, liaison with roads authorities and emergency services, risk assessments and on-site monitoring to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.

Renewal: January 2030

Car Park Management

Management and operation of temporary or permanent event car parks. Services may include layout planning, staffing, vehicle marshalling, payment or ticket checks, accessibility arrangements and coordination with wider traffic and transport plans.

Renewal: January 2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061648-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,911,344 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | 21CC GROUP; ADLIB AUDIO; BAILLIES MARQUEES; CROSSAN PROJECT CONSULTANCY; EVENT-A-LOO; F4F EVENT SERVICES; FIELD AND LAWN; FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LIMITED T/A STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND; GAP GROUP; GEO-FLOW; GUARDIAN FM; GWF GENERATORS; HIRE POWER GENERATORS; MARKON; MARTIN PLANT HIRE; REILLY GLOBAL CONSULTANTS; RFC SECURITY GROUP; SECURIGROUP; SMALLTOWN AUDIO; TASK PERSONNEL SOLUTIONS; TOTAL CONTROL SECURITY; TRACSIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 39522530 - Tents
- 63712700 - Traffic control services
- 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services
- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
- 90920000 - Facility related sanitation services
- 98351000 - Car park management services
- 98351100 - Car park services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061648-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022264-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826378
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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