---
title: "Provision of a Strategic Partner for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796766"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-17"
---

# Provision of a Strategic Partner for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796766

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Strategic Partner for the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight 2025 in the services industry category. The procurement process was limited, with an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the scope of the applicable Regulations. The contract was signed on 11th April 2025, and the supplier selected for this contract is theSKYLAB, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Kilmarnock. The total value of the contract is £26,170, and the event will take place in Ayr located within the UKM94 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, logistics, and strategic planning, particularly those looking to expand their presence in regional and local authority-led events. Companies capable of coordinating high-profile public events can benefit from increased visibility and potential partnerships stemming from a successful involvement in the Ayr Show. SMEs involved in related sectors, such as hospitality, promotion, and technical services, are well-suited to compete and thrive through collaboration on this prestigious festival project.

## Notice

Provision of a Strategic Partner for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Strategic Partner for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025

### 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=APR528664 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,170 |

## 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 | THESKYLAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528664

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528664
  Provision of a Strategic Partner for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025 - Provision of a Strategic Partner for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2025

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796766

## Provenance

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