--- title: "Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1s Programme" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000689540" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689540" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000689540.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000689540.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-02" --- # Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1s Programme Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000689540 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689540) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000689540.json) ## Summary The East Ayrshire Council is overseeing the procurement process for the "Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1s Programme," which focuses on providing business development support through one-to-one sessions. This initiative is relevant within the general public services sector and is located in Kilmarnock, UK. The procurement is currently at the Award stage and has a completed procurement method categorised as 'open.' The procurement period closed on April 27, 2022, with key activities taking place within that timeframe. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in digital and social media, marketing and sales, finance, human resources, and administration. Companies capable of providing specialised expert support can benefit from participating in this framework, which aims to enhance the business growth capabilities of stakeholders within the Ayrshire region. With up to 6 providers for digital and social media and 3 providers for marketing and sales anticipated, this allows multiple businesses to engage in the forthcoming support initiatives. ## Notice Business development 1-2-1 sessions on behalf of Business Gateway Ayrshire ### Lot Information Digital and Social Media East Ayrshire Council are seeking a framework of suitably qualified businesses for the provision of the Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1 specialist expert support service across the following business disciplines: - Lot 1 - Digital & Social Media (up to 6 providers) - Lot 2 - Marketing & Sales (3 providers) - Lot 3 - Finance (2 providers) - Lot 4 - Human Resources (2 providers) - Lot 5 - Administrative (1 provider) Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions Marketing and Sales East Ayrshire Council are seeking a framework of suitably qualified businesses for the provision of the Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1 specialist expert support service across the following business disciplines: - Lot 1 - Digital & Social Media (up to 6 providers) - Lot 2 - Marketing & Sales (3 providers) - Lot 3 - Finance (2 providers) - Lot 4 - Human Resources (2 providers) - Lot 5 - Administrative (1 provider) Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions Finance East Ayrshire Council are seeking a framework of suitably qualified businesses for the provision of the Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1 specialist expert support service across the following business disciplines: - Lot 1 - Digital & Social Media (up to 6 providers) - Lot 2 - Marketing & Sales (3 providers) - Lot 3 - Finance (2 providers) - Lot 4 - Human Resources (2 providers) - Lot 5 - Administrative (1 provider) Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions Human Resources East Ayrshire Council are seeking a framework of suitably qualified businesses for the provision of the Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1 specialist expert support service across the following business disciplines: - Lot 1 - Digital & Social Media (up to 6 providers) - Lot 2 - Marketing & Sales (3 providers) - Lot 3 - Finance (2 providers) - Lot 4 - Human Resources (2 providers) - Lot 5 - Administrative (1 provider) Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions Adminstration East Ayrshire Council are seeking a framework of suitably qualified businesses for the provision of the Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1 specialist expert support service across the following business disciplines: - Lot 1 - Digital & Social Media (up to 6 providers) - Lot 2 - Marketing & Sales (3 providers) - Lot 3 - Finance (2 providers) - Lot 4 - Human Resources (2 providers) - Lot 5 - Administrative (1 provider) Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455241 | | 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 | 2 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | In 2, 3 or 4 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £85,000 | ## 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 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 10 | | Supplier names | BELL HR CONSULTING; CJM PROJECT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; CONNECT THREE SOLUTIONS; CREATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; GAP COMMUNICATIONS; J&G3; NSDESIGN; QUANTUM MARKETING SOLUTIONS; TARGETING INNOVATION; WHITEWALL MARKETING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455241 - 7 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445450 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445450 Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1s Programme - Business development 1-2-1 sessions on behalf of Business Gateway Ayrshire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455241 Business Gateway Ayrshire 1-2-1s Programme - Business development 1-2-1 sessions on behalf of Business Gateway Ayrshire ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689540 - 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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