--- title: "Provision of a Business Support Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000449516" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000449516" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000449516.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000449516.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-28" --- # Provision of a Business Support Services Framework Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000449516 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000449516) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000449516.json) ## Summary South Ayrshire Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Provision of a Business Support Services Framework," located in Ayr, UK. This initiative falls under the services category and utilises an open procurement method to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for business consultancy services aimed at supporting local businesses. The tender period is active, with submissions due by 20th July 2016, followed by an award period commencing shortly thereafter on the same day. This framework presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in areas such as financial, marketing, human resources, and ICT services. Businesses that provide strategic workshops and environmental consultancy would find this tender particularly well-suited to their competencies. The successful suppliers will engage with South Ayrshire Council's Economic Development Service and have the potential for ongoing collaboration through various other service areas within the council. ## Notice South Ayrshire Council (the Council) is seeking to implement a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Business Consultancy Services, This Framework will be used primarily by the Business and Business Growth Teams within Economic Development Service to support South Ayrshire Businesses but will be open for use by other Service areas within the Council. ### Lot Information General Financial Consultancy Services Financial support may be required via appropriately qualified Accountants and Business Advisers in terms support relating to the preparation of loan, investor and bank funding applications. Provision of 2 Day Strategy Workshops Provision of 2 Day Strategy Workshops General Business Strategy Consultancy It is anticipated that general strategic support may be required via appropriately qualified and accredited Business Advisers. Marketing Consultancy Support It is anticipated that Marketing Consultancy support may be required via appropriately qualified and accredited Marketing Consultants. Procurement Support It is anticipated that general Procurement support may be required via appropriately qualified and accredited Procurement specialists. ICT Consultancy Support It is anticipated that ICT Consultancy support may be required via appropriately qualified and accredited ICT Specialists. Environmental Consultancy It is anticipated that Environmental Consultancy support may be required via appropriately qualified and accredited Specialists. Human Resources Consultancy It is anticipated that HR Consultancy support may be required via appropriately qualified and accredited HR Specialists. Leadership and Development Consultancy It is anticipated that Leadership and Development Consultancy support may be required via appropriately qualified and accredited Training Specialists. Product Development Consultancy It is anticipated that Product Development Consultancy support may be required via appropriately qualified and accredited Specialists. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV265331 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Nov 2016 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYR | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA8 8BH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire | | Local authority | South Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Ayr North | | Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock | | Delivery location | UKM37 South Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV265331 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV265331 Provision of a Business Support Services Framework - South Ayrshire Council (the Council) is seeking to implement a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Business Consultancy Services, This Framework will be used primarily by the Business and Business Growth Teams within Economic Development Service to support South Ayrshire Businesses but will be open for use by other Service areas within the Council. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000449516 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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