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Independent Expert Advice for the Solent Airport Strategic Review

FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Fareham Borough Council is currently seeking independent expert advice for the Solent Airport Strategic Review, with the procurement process classified under services and specifically under market and economic research. This tender, valued at £30,000, is set to conclude on 27th November 2020. The advice will assess the development proposals for Solent Airport against the backdrop of significant economic changes due to COVID-19 and Brexit. The contract with the current operator is scheduled to end on 31st March 2021, and an option to extend it exists for up to five years. This stage is in the tender phase with an open procurement method in place.

This opportunity can significantly benefit consultancy firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), capable of providing insights into market and economic research as well as management consultancy services. Firms experienced in developing investment plans and those with expertise in strategic reviews of airport operations will find this tender particularly advantageous. With a clear focus on mitigating risks and maximising opportunities for Fareham Borough Council, businesses with a strong analytical background in understanding aviation economics will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Expert Advice for the Solent Airport Strategic Review

Notice Description

The Council has a clear published vision for the development of Solent Airport. However, since it was published in 2015 and refreshed in 2018, many local, national and global factors have changed. In particular, COVID19 and Brexit will have a significant impact on the economy. Independent expert advice is required on the Council's proposals for development at Solent Airport and their deliverability in the light of changing demand and resources. Independent expert advice is also required to develop an Investment Plan for the airport to align the Council's proposals with available financing. The Council's contract with the operator of Solent Airport ends on 31 March 2021 with an option to extend for up to 5 years. Given the current economic uncertainties, the Council will extend this contract for 12 months, pending the outcome of this exercise and then consider the most appropriate way forward. An independent review of the specification of the current contract is required, with recommendations about what any new tender specification should include. Lastly, the Council wishes to understand the risks and opportunities to the Council of the current business approach, with a recommendation as to how any risks could be mitigated. This independent expert advice will inform a strategic review of the Council's activities at Solent Airport.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e2cdfdb-be01-4eff-a6e3-6def6fd869ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc59a27-cca0-4b35-9154-622cad2c5b7c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open RFx
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO16 7AZ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Fareham
Electoral Ward
Fareham Town
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Further Information

Notice Documents

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