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title: "Provision of Services for Events Framework Agreement"
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buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Services for Events Framework Agreement

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826378

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by South Ayrshire Council, involves the establishment of a multi-provider, multi-lot framework agreement for various event services and equipment, which includes security services, site technical equipment, event infrastructure, sanitation facilities, generators and lighting, marquees, bus transport, traffic management, and car park management. This contract spans several industry categories related to general public services, and the location for delivery is primarily focused in Ayr, UK. The procurement phase is complete with the contracts having been awarded by July 2026 following a tender process initiated in March 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, reflecting a transparent and competitive approach.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those in the events management and logistics sectors. Large businesses equipped to handle services such as security, technical support, and event logistics are particularly well-suited to compete, given the scale and scope of the contracts. The framework’s design facilitates partnership with a variety of service providers, allowing for comprehensive participation and offering a foothold in the public sector market, fostering potential for long-term engagements and expansions in the service provision for public events.

## Notice

South Ayrshire Council (the Council) has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider, Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for various Event Services and Equipment as outlined below: - Lot 1 - Provision of Security Services - Lot 2 - Provision of Site Technical Equipment - Lot 3 - Provision of Site Crew & Event Infrastructure - Lot 4 - Provision of Sanitation Facilities - Lot 5 - Supply, Delivery and Installation of Generators & Lighting Towers - Lot 6 - Supply and Installation of Marquees - Lot 7 - Provision of Bus Transport - Lot 8 - Provision of Traffic Management Equipment - Lot 9 - Traffic Management Consultancy Services - Lot 10 - Car Park Management

### Lot Information

Provision of Security Services

Planning and delivery of professional event security services to ensure the safety of attendees, staff, performers and assets. Services may include stewarding, crowd management, access control, overnight security, emergency response support and liaison with partners as required.

Renewal: January 2030

Provision of Site Technical Equipment

Supply, installation, operation and decommissioning of technical equipment required to support events. This may include staging, sound, lighting, audiovisual systems and associated technical infrastructure necessary to deliver safe and effective event production.

Renewal: January 2030

Provision of Site Crew & Event Infrastructure

Provision of skilled event crew to support event build, operation and breakdown, together with temporary event infrastructure. This may include fencing, barriers, trackway, signage, staging structures and other physical elements required to make an event operational.

Renewal: January 2030

Provision of Sanitation Facilities

Supply, servicing and removal of temporary sanitation facilities suitable for public events. This may include standard and accessible toilets, handwashing units, waste tanks and cleaning services, sized appropriately to event attendance and duration.

Renewal: January 2030

Supply, Delivery and Installation of Generators & Lighting Towers

Provision of temporary power and lighting solutions for events, including generators, fuel management and lighting towers, including delivery, installation, operation, monitoring and removal, ensuring continuity of power and adequate illumination across event sites.

Renewal: January 2030

Supply and Installation of Marquees

Supply, build and dismantling of temporary marquee structures for a variety of event uses. This may include small and large marquees, clear-span structures, flooring, internal fittings and weatherproofing solutions to meet operational, and audience needs.

Renewal: January 2030

Provision of Bus Transport

Provision of bus and coach services to support event transport requirements. This may include shuttle services, park-and-ride operations, staff transport and contingency transport arrangements to manage visitor flow and accessibility.

Renewal: January 2030

Provision of Traffic Management Equipment

Supply, installation, maintenance and removal of temporary traffic management equipment. This may include cones, barriers, signage, temporary road markings and variable message signs to support safe and compliant traffic arrangements around event sites.

Renewal: January 2030

Traffic Management Consultancy Services

Provision of specialist traffic management consultancy services. This may include traffic management planning, road closure applications, liaison with roads authorities and emergency services, risk assessments and on-site monitoring to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.

Renewal: January 2030

Car Park Management

Management and operation of temporary or permanent event car parks. Services may include layout planning, staffing, vehicle marshalling, payment or ticket checks, accessibility arrangements and coordination with wider traffic and transport plans.

Renewal: January 2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559157 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,911,344 |

## 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 | 22 |
| Supplier names | 21CC GROUP; ADLIB AUDIO; BAILLIES MARQUEES; CROSSAN PROJECT CONSULTANCY; EVENT-A-LOO; F4F EVENT SERVICES; FIELD AND LAWN; FIFE SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES LIMITED T/A STAGECOACH EAST SCOTLAND; GAP GROUP; GEO-FLOW; GUARDIAN FM; GWF GENERATORS; HIRE POWER GENERATORS; MARKON; MARTIN PLANT HIRE; REILLY GLOBAL CONSULTANTS; RFC SECURITY GROUP; SECURIGROUP; SMALLTOWN AUDIO; TASK PERSONNEL SOLUTIONS; TOTAL CONTROL SECURITY; TRACSIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 39522530 - Tents
- 63712700 - Traffic control services
- 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services
- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services
- 90920000 - Facility related sanitation services
- 98351000 - Car park management services
- 98351100 - Car park services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559157
- 12 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551568

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551568
  Provision of Services for Events Framework Agreement - South Ayrshire Council (the Council) has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider, Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for various Event Services and Equipment as outlined below: - Lot 1 - Provision of Security Services - Lot 2 - Provision of Site Technical Equipment - Lot 3 - Provision of Site Crew & Event Infrastructure - Lot 4 - Provision of Sanitation Facilities - Lot 5 - Supply, Delivery and Installation of Generators & Lighting Towers - Lot 6 - Supply and Installation of Marquees - Lot 7 - Provision of Bus Transport - Lot 8 - Provision of Traffic Management Equipment - Lot 9 - Traffic Management Consultancy Services - Lot 10 - Car Park Management
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559157
  Provision of Services for Events Framework Agreement - South Ayrshire Council (the Council) has a requirement to establish a Multi-Provider, Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for various Event Services and Equipment as outlined below: - Lot 1 - Provision of Security Services - Lot 2 - Provision of Site Technical Equipment - Lot 3 - Provision of Site Crew & Event Infrastructure - Lot 4 - Provision of Sanitation Facilities - Lot 5 - Supply, Delivery and Installation of Generators & Lighting Towers - Lot 6 - Supply and Installation of Marquees - Lot 7 - Provision of Bus Transport - Lot 8 - Provision of Traffic Management Equipment - Lot 9 - Traffic Management Consultancy Services - Lot 10 - Car Park Management

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