---
title: "Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812295"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-07"
---

# Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812295

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council recently completed a procurement process for the "Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme" in Ayr, region UKM94. The procurement, which was classified under industry category 80000000 (services), utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £99,000, was signed on 25th August 2025. The tender was uniquely initiated due to its status falling outside the regulatory application scope, as per the procurement method rationale. The award was finalised to GrowBiz Scotland, an SME located in Blairgowrie. The procurement stage is now marked as complete, and it was overseen in legal administration by the Ayr Sheriff Court. Information about the tender can be accessed via the provided document link in the procurement details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs like GrowBiz Scotland, indicating the council's preference towards engaging smaller local enterprises. Businesses specialising in service sectors, particularly those with experience in developing micro-enterprise programmes, would find opportunities for growth when engaging in similar tender processes. Such procurements offer a chance to secure contracts even without formal competition announcements, making them appealing for niche service providers seeking direct engagement with public sector bodies like South Ayrshire Council. This approach can streamline the process of forging strategic partnerships, facilitating local business development and innovation.

## Notice

Development of a Micro-Enterprise Programme

### Procurement Information

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=OCT540804 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 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 | £99,000 |

## 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 SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540804

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540804
  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-r6ebe6-0000812295

## Provenance

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