--- title: "Business Gateway Ayrshire Workshops Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000604880" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604880" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000604880.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000604880.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2020-04-17" --- # Business Gateway Ayrshire Workshops Framework Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000604880 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604880) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000604880.json) ## Summary The East Ayrshire Council is currently managing the "Business Gateway Ayrshire Workshops Framework", an initiative designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ayrshire. This procurement process is at the Award stage, with the framework covering various services aimed at supporting local businesses. The project was initiated on December 18, 2019, and the submissions were due the same day. The total value for this contract is GBP 100,000, and it primarily falls under the "services" category, particularly focusing on general public services. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in workshop facilitation and business development services. The framework includes various lots such as Digital & Social Media, Marketing, Human Resources, and Financial Management, all of which call for tailored workshops. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in these areas are well-suited to participate and can benefit from the support extended to Ayrshire businesses through this framework, fostering both community development and individual company expansion. ## Notice The Business Gateway workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Ayrshire in a wide range of topics. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses ### Lot Information Digital & Social Media The Business Gateway workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Ayrshire in a wide range of topics. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses. Renewal: Two x one year optional extensions Marketing The Business Gateway workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Ayrshire in a wide range of topics. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses. Renewal: Two x one year optional extensions Human Resources The Business Gateway workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Ayrshire in a wide range of topics. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses. Renewal: Two x one year optional extensions Start-Up Workshops The Business Gateway workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Ayrshire in a wide range of topics. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses. Renewal: Two x one year optional extensions Financial Management The Business Gateway workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Ayrshire in a wide range of topics. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses. Renewal: Two x one year optional extensions Administrative The Business Gateway workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Ayrshire in a wide range of topics. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses. Renewal: Two x one year optional extensions Networking, Coaching & Leadership The Business Gateway workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Ayrshire in a wide range of topics. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses. Renewal: Two x one year optional extensions Sales and Customer Service The Business Gateway workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Ayrshire in a wide range of topics. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses. Renewal: Two x one year optional extensions PR The Business Gateway workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Ayrshire in a wide range of topics. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses. Renewal: Two 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=APR385275 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 17 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Subject to extensions invoked, in two, three or four years. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £100,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 15 | | Supplier names | ARENA HR; BALANCE HR; BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISERS; BUSINESS SUCCESS PARTNERSHIP; CAZBRO; CJM PROJECT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; COMSTERIA; KARINE BURNS CONSULTING; LISTEN UP GROUP; LMW CONSULTING; NSDESIGN; RUSSELL FERGUSON MARKETING LTD (RFM; SPEED OF LIGHT DIGITAL; TARGETING INNOVATION; TED SOCIAL ENTERPRISES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385275 - 18 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372361 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372361 Business Gateway Ayrshire Workshops Framework - The Business Gateway workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Ayrshire in a wide range of topics. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385275 Business Gateway Ayrshire Workshops Framework - The Business Gateway workshop programme is a project is intended to strengthen the knowledge and skills of SMEs in Ayrshire in a wide range of topics. This Framework will be used by Business Gateway Ayrshire to support Ayrshire businesses ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.north-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-r6ebe6-0000604880 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604880. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000604880.json.