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title: "Development of Business plan"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000846736"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)"
published: "2026-10-28"
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# Development of Business plan

Buyer: Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000846736

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## Summary

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) is seeking consultancy services to develop a business plan. The work combines market research with an iterative process involving ACT staff, using discussion to explore options and refine and develop the plan across relevant business areas. Delivery is in Lochgilphead, Argyll. This is a business-planning and market-research assignment for a consultant able to work with the organisation as the plan takes shape.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The procurement is divided into one lot. The tender deadline was 30 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; the assessment was scheduled to begin at that time. The estimated contract value is £12,500. The contract period is 14 December 2026 to 7 May 2027. ACT’s senior management team, including at least two members, is responsible for assessing tenders. Bidders must provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work. The tender does not allow variant bids. Milestones are set out in the tender specification.

This opportunity is suited to a consultant with practical experience in business planning and market research, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff to discuss options and iteratively develop a plan. It calls for named personnel and their qualifications, so suppliers should be ready to identify the people who would undertake the assignment and show that their experience fits the work. The requirement is a focused consultancy engagement for one organisation, delivered in Lochgilphead. The ability to investigate relevant business areas and turn findings and staff input into a refined business plan is central to the work.

## Notice

Development of a business plan. Business planning combined with market research and an iterative process with staff to discuss options, refine and develop.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looing for a consultant to work with us in developing a business plan. Included within the process we would like you to undertake market research and through an iterative process refine and develop the plan based on the relevant business areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567565 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2026 - 7 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500 |
| Lots value | £12,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) |
| Locality | ARGYLL |
| Postcode area | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567565

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567565
  Development of Business plan - Development of a business plan. Business planning combined with market research and an iterative process with staff to discuss options, refine and develop.

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=846736
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