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CBC-1814-Q-AS Maulden & Clophill Flood Studies - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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04 Dec 2025 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the award stage for the contract titled "CBC-1814-Q-AS Maulden & Clophill Flood Studies." This procurement process falls under the environmental consultancy services category, with the aim of conducting a coordinated flood risk study in the rural parishes of Maulden and Clophill. The study targets various flooding challenges and is intended to guide future flood management and community resilience strategies. The awarded contract commenced on 10th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 9th November 2026. The procurement was initiated through the tender process, with proposals due by 16th September 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for growth in businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those experienced in hydrology and flood risk management. Jeremy Benn Associates Limited, headquartered in North Yorkshire, was identified as the supplier for this contract. Companies with expertise in environmental issues and flood studies are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities, particularly those with capabilities in analysing fluvial, surface, and groundwater challenges. While the Council does not specifically tailor towards SMEs or VCSEs, there remains ample scope for businesses to engage in similar future tenders in the region and across broader territories such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1814-Q-AS Maulden & Clophill Flood Studies - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) seeks proposals for a coordinated flood risk study covering the rural parishes of Maulden and Clophill. These neighbouring catchments are hydrologically connected, with complex and recurring flooding challenges from fluvial, surface water, groundwater, and sewer sources. This study will provide a robust evidence base to guide future flood risk management interventions, community resilience, and planning decisions. 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: 10th September 2025. 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 16th September 2025 at 12.00 midday. Quotations received after that time will be excluded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-170e3a84-7bd6-4210-a09e-fc3b941b70fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a32936-9861-4d3e-8901-bf04475e9e8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues 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
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2026 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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