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title: "goStrategy: Strategic Business Development Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000578059"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# goStrategy: Strategic Business Development Programme

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000578059

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "goStrategy: Strategic Business Development Programme", aimed at establishing a framework with up to six providers that will offer strategic business support and expert advice to local businesses. The procurement falls under the services category and is being conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 25th April 2019. The council’s corporate procurement team is located in Kilmarnock, UK, with the project being active since its initiation on the 20th of March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms specialising in business consulting, marketing, and strategic planning. Companies that have the capability to deliver high-quality advisory services will find this procurement advantageous, as it seeks providers that can meet specific criteria related to service quality and price. By participating in this framework, businesses can not only secure contracts but also enhance their visibility and partnership with the East Ayrshire Council, potentially leading to further collaboration within the region.

## Notice

A framework of up to 6 providers, which will enable East Ayrshire Council to deliver expert advice and strategic business support to local businesses

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A framework of up to 6 providers, which will enable East Ayrshire Council to deliver expert advice and strategic business support to local businesses

Renewal: 3 x one-year extension options available at the sole discretion of the Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358841 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | CC SCOTLAND; DIGITAL MARKETING SCOTLAND; GAP COMMUNICATIONS; KILKERRAN PARK; ROBERT J HART; RUSSELL MCLEOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358841
- 20 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349237

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349237
  goStrategy: Strategic Business Development Programme - A framework of up to 6 providers, which will enable East Ayrshire Council to deliver expert advice and strategic business support to local businesses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358841
  goStrategy: Strategic Business Development Programme - A framework of up to 6 providers, which will enable East Ayrshire Council to deliver expert advice and strategic business support to local businesses

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578059
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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