--- title: "Business Development Framework 2019" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000560928" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560928" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000560928.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000560928.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-02-14" --- # Business Development Framework 2019 Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000560928 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560928) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000560928.json) ## Summary The East Ayrshire Council has initiated the Business Development Framework 2019 tender, which focuses on enhancing various business readiness aspects including finance, procurement, management, sales, marketing, digital, and human resources. The procurement process is currently in the active stage and was published on 15th October 2018, with submissions due by 15th November 2018. The framework operates under an open procurement method, targeting businesses within the services industry, primarily located in Kilmarnock, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in business consultancy and development services. Companies with expertise in delivering programmes that enhance business capabilities, such as financial management, marketing strategies, procurement processes, or digital readiness, would be especially well-suited to compete for the contracts available under this framework. Given the multiple lots and potential for multiple awards, there is considerable scope for businesses to engage and broaden their market presence through successful bids. ## Notice Business Development Programme 2019 ### Lot Information be Procurement Ready be Procurement Ready Renewal: Yes - three x one year extension options be Management Ready be Management Ready Renewal: Yes - three x one year extension options beFinance Ready be Finance Ready Renewal: Yes - three x one year extension options beSalesReady be Sales Ready Renewal: Yes - three x one year extension options be Marketing Ready be Marketing Ready Renewal: Yes - three x one year extension options beDigital Ready be Digital Ready Renewal: Yes - three x one year extension options be People Ready be People Ready Renewal: Yes - three x one year extension options ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345531 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | In either one, two, or three years after contract end. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,300,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KILMARNOCK | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA3 7BU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | East Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | | Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 17 | | Supplier names | BDS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT; BELL HR CONSULTING; CJM PROJECT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; CONNECT THREE SOLUTIONS; CORMACK CONSULTANCY; DIGITAL MARKETING SCOTLAND; ERISKAY ASSOCIATES; GAP COMMUNICATIONS; INTEND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; KARINE BURNS CONSULTING; KILKERRAN PARK; KIRSTY INNES MARKETING; MAUREEN JOHNSTONE ASSOCIATES; NSDESIGN; ROBERT J HART; SALES AND MARKETING SOLUTIONS (SCOTLAND; SCMG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345531 - 15 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334451 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334451 Business Development Framework 2019 - Business Development Programme 2019 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345531 Business Development Framework 2019 - Business Development Programme 2019 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560928 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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