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title: "NAC/MC/5068 Maritime Mile Lead Designer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000671256"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-25"
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# NAC/MC/5068 Maritime Mile Lead Designer

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000671256

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by North Ayrshire Council for the position of Lead Designer related to the Maritime Mile project in Irvine, under an open procedure for services. The contract, valued at £145,000, was awarded on 18 October 2021, concluding the tender process which had attracted a total of five bids, four of which were from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This tender falls under the public services category and is part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal investment aimed at enhancing regional development.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for design firms specialising in urban development and community engagement. Companies with expertise in design proposals, public consultation, and project management within the public sector will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with local government contracts such as this can enhance reputations and lead to further opportunities within the local authority and beyond, fostering expanded networks and future collaboration.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council required a Lead Designer role to support the development of proposals for the Maritime Mile, Ayrshire Growth Deal investment in Irvine. A one-off contract is required for a qualified Lead Designer to develop design proposals through a development framework for the area, including appropriate public engagement. The Lead Designer shall undertake a full review of ideas and outline proposals and secure approval for a developed design in advance of future work stages.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council required a Lead Designer role to support the development of proposals for the Maritime Mile, Ayrshire Growth Deal investment in Irvine. A one-off contract is required for a qualified Lead Designer to develop design proposals through a development framework for the area, including appropriate public engagement. The Lead Designer shall undertake a full review of ideas and outline proposals and secure approval for a developed design in advance of future work stages.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431109 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £145,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| 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 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRONSIDE FARRAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431109

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431109
  NAC/MC/5068 Maritime Mile Lead Designer - North Ayrshire Council required a Lead Designer role to support the development of proposals for the Maritime Mile, Ayrshire Growth Deal investment in Irvine. A one-off contract is required for a qualified Lead Designer to develop design proposals through a development framework for the area, including appropriate public engagement. The Lead Designer shall undertake a full review of ideas and outline proposals and secure approval for a developed design in advance of future work stages.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671256
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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