Planning

Bristol City Council Harbour Operations Review - Specialist Support Services- Soft Market Test

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Apr 2021 at 16:44

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Apr 2021 at 10:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Bristol City Council Harbour Operations Review - Specialist Support Services - Soft Market Test." This procurement is aimed at the consultancy industry, specifically focusing on areas of governance, service delivery, and financial sustainability for the historic Harbour in Bristol. The engagement end date for expressions of interest is set for 30 April 2021. Interested parties should direct their submissions via the ProContract portal, with further details available on the Council's official website.

This upcoming tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy and operational reviews, particularly those with expertise in public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the requisite qualifications and experience are encouraged to participate. As the Council seeks to establish a sustainable strategy and create a long-term vision for the Harbour, businesses that can demonstrate innovative and evidence-based approaches will greatly benefit from this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bristol City Council Harbour Operations Review - Specialist Support Services- Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Harbour Operations Review - Soft Market Test Bristol City Council is looking to create a long-term Vision for its historic Harbour and create a Strategy, which underpins that Vision and presents a framework for a long-term, sustainable Harbour, which continues to thrive and provide opportunities for the residents and businesses of Bristol, along with contributing to the wider visitor, heritage and broader cultural opportunities. Before creating this Vision and Strategy, the Authority is committed to completing a more fundamental Review of its Harbour Operations and Expressions of Interest are being sought, from suitably qualified and experienced specialists, to undertake this Review. There are three core elements to the Review, which the Authority will expect evidence-based recommendations upon: 1. Governance Arrangements 2. Service Delivery 3. Financial Sustainability and Commercial Strategy All expressions of interest must be submitted via ProContract portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30182d77-60c7-4d92-92ee-3b61ccb09850
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS7 9TB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lockleaze
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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