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Consultancy - Cleat Hill United Kingdom Research & Innovation (UKRI) t/a British Geological Survey (BGS)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2025 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council recently awarded a contract titled "Consultancy - Cleat Hill United Kingdom Research & Innovation (UKRI) t/a British Geological Survey (BGS)" under the industry category of safety consultancy services (CPV 79417000). The consultancy project is located at Cleat Hill, with activities focused around the postal code MK42 9AP in England. The procurement process is under the award stage, with the contract period starting from 3rd February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The contract's value is £165,000, and the tender was processed through an Other - Waiver method, with the tender period closing on 2nd February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety consultancy services, particularly those operating on a small to medium scale (SMEs). Engaging in this project could enhance the business's portfolio by collaborating with a prominent buyer such as Bedford Borough Council and a reputable supplier like the UKRI. It presents a strategic opportunity for consultancy firms aiming to expand their expertise and market presence in public sector projects, contributing to growth and development within the safety consultancy industry. Businesses looking to compete should have a strong background in consultancy services and a track record of delivering high-quality outcomes in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Consultancy - Cleat Hill United Kingdom Research & Innovation (UKRI) t/a British Geological Survey (BGS)

Notice Description

Consultancy - Cleat Hill

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-167d6d73-ec38-4d0d-861b-bb4a7221f410
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/042721d8-a3dc-4fe6-b95a-f6bf08f8c135
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 - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

UNITED KINGDOM RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) T/A BRITISH GEOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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