Corrected Tender Opportunity

South Kintyre Development Trust is an organisation based in Campbeltown and exists to advance sustainable development and local regeneration within the South Kintyre area. By promoting sustainable development, the Trust hopes to improve the well being of all those who live and work in the area.

Specifications of contract

The Development Trust has received funding from Investing in Ideas to carry out research into the potential for setting up a self storage facility in the South Kintyre Area.

The work is detailed below and a report is to be completed by December 2010 within a budget of £7,000.

1. The need for storage space both commercial and domestic,
- Large/medium/small businesses
- Social enterprises/voluntary groups
- Long term/short term users
- Requirements of commercial and domestic users
2. Potential buildings suitable for purpose,
- Requirements based on needs (floor space, air conditioning, access, etc.)
- List of buildings that meet requirements (each building should be scored according to its fitness for purpose.)
3. Requirements for a self storage facility,
- Access, staffing, equipment, building alterations, ...
- Pricing structure
- Management structure
4. Costs involved in fitting out a building,
- Cost of kitting out 3 most suitable buildings to meet requirements
5. Potential income.
- Business case for the proposal based on feedback from potential clients
- Next steps Potential grant funders
6.Potential funders
- Grant funding opportunities
- Loan funding opportunities

Tendering
Tenders for this contract are to be submitted by email or post to The Directors of South Kintyre Development Trust
3 Harvey's Lane,
Burnside Square,
Campbeltown,
Argyll,
PA28 6GE

or info@skdt.org by 20th August 2010 and should include a breakdown of costs and previous relevant experience.

For more in depth information on the project please contact Susan Paterson: 01586 830335