Tender

COMMUNITY BANKING BUSINESS APPRAISAL

WARE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Apr 2022 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ware Town Council is seeking consultancy support for the "Community Banking Business Appraisal", aimed at evaluating the potential for a community bank hub in Ware, Hertfordshire. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 29 April 2022. The total value of the contract is estimated at £10,000, with a minimum contract value of £2,000. This project falls under the category of research and development services, specifically relating to consultancy services. The contract duration is from 16 May 2022 to 31 August 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in banking services, business planning, and community engagement to expand their footprint in the local government sector. Companies specialising in strategic consultancy, particularly those with experience in community banking models or local economic development, would be well-suited to compete. The requirement for evidence-based discussions and action planning may also appeal to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to grow their portfolio of public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COMMUNITY BANKING BUSINESS APPRAISAL

Notice Description

Ware Community Banking strategy - specification 1. Background Ware, Hertfordshire is a market town with a population of c20K. The Town Centre has a mix of mostly independent businesses. Over the last five years all of the town's high street banks have closed. The post office is based in McColl's in the High Street and offers both personal and business banking facilities, there are various ATMs distributed around Ware. The county town of Hertford approximately four miles away has banking facilities provided by Nat West, Santander, Lloyds and HSBC. The council is seeking suitability experienced consultancy support with this strategic work. 2. The overall remit We wish to commission the following specific outputs: To identify - Is there a need for a community bank hub in Ware or could the needs of the community be better met in another way for both personal and business banking. To define - What a community bank hub is, providing options and examples from other communities in the UK and further afield if relevant. To create - A business plan with SMART objectives for a community bank to include (but not limited to) the following. * Legal structure / Governance arrangements * Ownership * Cost and income proposals * Space required * Security arrangements * Partner organisations * Grants available, capital and revenue * Hours of operation * Staffing * Capital costs * Revenue income and costs 1 to 5 years * Marketing And produce a business plan / scoping document with SMART objectives for the other options if the community bank hub scheme is not progressed. * Legal structure * Ownership * Cost and income proposals * Space required * Security arrangements * Partner organisations * Grants available, capital and revenue * Hours of operation * Staffing * Capital costs * Revenue income and costs 1 to 5 years * Marketing The consultant may be asked to produce an opening plan with costs and timescales dependent on the evaluation of the business plan by the Council, (a separate cost should be included for this item) We envisage the appointed consultant(s) working with council officers and members and our various partners and stakeholders in a collaborative way to find solutions. The consultant is encouraged to liaise with the following groups or individuals. * Derek French * The Banking Hub company * Post Office Counters * Access to Cash Group 3. Detailed requirements Specifically, we would like support in the following areas: * a desk top review supplemented by interviews/discussion with key contacts locally in order to reflect back to the council * a reasoned, evidence-based discussion of the issues and potential solutions * a clearly laid out action plan containing SMART actions and targets * reference to the latest thinking and best practice regarding banking services *

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b78344d7-cfd5-4997-832f-5df44168b8df
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 May 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 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
WARE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
SEAN HIGGINS
Contact Email
sean@waretowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01920460316

Buyer Location

Locality
WARE
Postcode
SG12 9AL
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Ware Priory
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

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