---
title: "Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000776496"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-28"
---

# Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776496

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has completed a public procurement process for the "Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme," classified under the services category (CPV code 79900000). The procurement was conducted using a limited method, with no prior publication of a call for competition due to its scope falling outside regular regulations. The process commenced with the tender stage and reached the award and contract stages. The contract, valued at £49,500, was signed on 8 August 2024, and the programme will be delivered in the Ayr region (UKM94). The award notice was published on 28 August 2024.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing micro-enterprise programmes. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive support and development services to local micro-enterprises are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. South Ayrshire Council's emphasis on general public services, combined with the specific focus on micro-enterprises, suggests a favourable environment for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in local government service provision.

## Notice

Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme

### Procurement Information

Slice Notice - The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Regulations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513033 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROWBIZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513033

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513033
  Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme - Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776496

## Provenance

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