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Bedford Town Centre Study - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 May 2020 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Bedford Town Centre Study," awarded to Nexus Planning Limited. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services within the urban planning industry. The contract period commenced on 11th May 2020 and is set to conclude on 10th May 2021. The procurement process was initiated via a tender, with the tender period closing on 20th April 2020. The study's aim is to contribute to the future development of Bedford's local plan through 2040, addressing key policies and allocations.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and urban planning sectors, especially those specialising in research and development services. Companies that focus on evaluation consultancy, design consultancy, and urban planning services would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging in projects like this can help businesses expand their portfolio, foster relationships with local councils, and contribute to impactful urban development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bedford Town Centre Study - AWARD

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council) is inviting tenders for the provision of a town centre study that will comprise part of the evidence base that informs and supports key policies and allocations of a new local plan for the period to 2040.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0af19860-d0be-473f-b630-47d98ce676f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3e39f50-6226-46f3-bf42-5fb09ac2eaf8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 May 2020 - 10 May 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEXUS PLANNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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