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CBC-1475-Q-BD Evaluation of Time2Connect - Community Development in Houghton Regis

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council has issued a tender titled "CBC-1475-Q-BD Evaluation of Time2Connect - Community Development in Houghton Regis" in the services category. The procurement involves a comprehensive evaluation of the Time2Connect Project to assess its outcomes and impacts for future commissioning. The deadline for submitting quotations electronically via the In-tend system is 7th February 2023 at 12:00. The contract period is scheduled from 8th March 2023 to 30th April 2023.

This tender opportunity from Central Bedfordshire Council provides a chance for businesses in the evaluation, project management consultancy, and development consultancy services sectors to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, offering an opportunity for interested businesses to engage with the council in delivering community development services in Houghton Regis, East of England, United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

CBC-1475-Q-BD Evaluation of Time2Connect - Community Development in Houghton Regis

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council requires a provider to provide a comprehensive evaluation to show the outcomes and impacts from the Time2Connect (T2C) Project, which was commissioned to deliver assets-based community development in Houghton Regis, with a view to determining the viability of future commissioning. The evaluation will be used to identify whether T2C was effective in supporting and connecting local residents in line with the original aims and objectives of the Project, as documented in the Specification, as well as identifying any unforeseen outcomes and impacts, especially in light of the context provided by the COVID-19 Pandemic. To what extent was there a social or societal return on investment? An evaluation framework based on the Project Specification sets out the requirements further. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 27/01/2023 Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 07th February at 12:00 Quotations received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43e9f3c1-f79c-45b1-850d-7e8e2906e34a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

73430000 - Test and evaluation

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Mar 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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