--- title: "Business Gateway Ayrshire - Digital Boost 1-2-1s" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582440" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582440" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000582440.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000582440.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-08-15" --- # Business Gateway Ayrshire - Digital Boost 1-2-1s Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582440 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582440) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000582440.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Business Gateway Ayrshire - Digital Boost 1-2-1s," is being conducted by East Ayrshire Council, with support from South Ayrshire Council and North Ayrshire Council. This project aims to enhance the digital skills of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having completed the open tender process. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 7th June 2019, with the contract subsequently signed on 19th July 2019. The contract value is £180,000, with services primarily focused on digital training and support within the location of Ayrshire. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the technology and consultancy sectors looking to expand their service offerings in digital skills development. Businesses adept in digital technology, training, and customer engagement will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aims to provide direct assistance to local businesses in adopting and optimising the use of digital tools. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers, indicating a collaborative environment where successful bidders can contribute to supporting Ayrshire's digital growth. ## Notice The Digitalboost workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Scotland around digital technology ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Digitalboost workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Scotland around digital technology. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses. 1-2-1 support will give direct assistance for clients to adopt and optimise the use of digital technology. Renewal: Two x one-year extension options at the sole discretion of the Councils. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363483 | | 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 | 15 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jul 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | In one, two, or three years, subject to further funding. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £180,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH 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 | North Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Irvine South | | Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire | | Delivery location | TLM9 Southern Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | COAST WEB SERVICES LTD TRADING AS BIG POND DIGITAL; NSDESIGN; TARGETING INNOVATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363483 - 1 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353276 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353276 Business Gateway Ayrshire - Digital Boost 1-2-1s - The Digitalboost workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Scotland around digital technology - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363483 Business Gateway Ayrshire - Digital Boost 1-2-1s - The Digitalboost workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Scotland around digital technology ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582440 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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