Award

Consultation and Engagement Services

BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2018 at 09:19

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

31 Oct 2017 at 12:51

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Oct 2017 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bracknell Forest Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for Consultation and Engagement Services, with an estimated value between £200,000 and £350,000. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having published the opportunity on 26th October 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1st June 2018 and will last for three years, with the possibility of extending for an additional year. Interested suppliers must register through the South East Business Portal to remain informed of updates and submit clarification questions. The procurement is classified under the industry category of survey services and public-opinion polling services.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with local government. Businesses with expertise in consultation methodologies, community engagement, data analysis, and reporting will be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity for inclusive engagement, particularly with seldom-heard and minority groups, will have an advantage in bidding for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultation and Engagement Services

Notice Description

The Council is looking to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of Consultation and Engagement services, as detailed below. Additional information: The Council is looking to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of Consultation and Engagement services. The objectives of the Consultation and Engagement service are: * To provide a cost effective method for delivering robust consultation and engagement services * To encourage consultation responses from a comprehensive cross-section of the local population, including seldom-heard and minority groups * To provide appropriate analysis and interpretation of the data gathered, as required, to ensure the findings can be used to inform decisions around public services * To deliver effective reports of consultation findings including clear and concise summaries * To ensure robust data security to protect personal information. The Council is establishing a business intelligence team who will be able to deliver some of the analysis and interpretation of data gathered through consultations. So the supplier would need to be able to share raw data sets with the team for some consultations having sought the required permissions. Estimated framework value between PS200,000 and PS350,000 depending on usage and term. The framework will be for an initial period of three years extendable by a further year subject to affordability and performance (3+1 years). Call-off contracts may extend this period. Organisations must register their interest on the South East Business Portal in order to receive any changes or notifications issued by the Council during this tender process. The Council will not be held responsible for lack of communication to any organisation who does not register their interest. Clarification questions can also be sent through the Portal. https://sebp.due-north.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-298e80f6-d432-436e-ab53-388f3131949f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f9413f-b4e6-494f-b8cd-9d1fe74d267f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 3-4 years
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
BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC PERSPECTIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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