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CBC-0851-H-CE Supporting Town and Parish Councils in Neighbourhood Planning - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2018 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Central Bedfordshire Council, pertains to the contract titled "CBC-0851-H-CE Supporting Town and Parish Councils in Neighbourhood Planning." This contract falls under the category of technical planning services and is set in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. The award stage of this tender was completed on 27 March 2018, with the contract effective from 3 April 2018 until 1 April 2020. The estimated value of the contract is between £7,000 and £10,000, and quotations were required to be submitted electronically via the In-Tend system by 26 March 2018. Notably, questions regarding the process needed to be submitted by 20 March 2018, ensuring clarity for all bidders.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in planning services, particularly those experienced in engaging with local councils and community consultations. Companies offering consultancy in neighbourhood planning, public engagement, and statutory regulations would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Additionally, the support provided by the Council throughout the quotation process is advantageous for businesses new to public procurement, creating a more accessible entry point into local government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-0851-H-CE Supporting Town and Parish Councils in Neighbourhood Planning - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council is seeking additional resource in carrying out its duty to support Town and Parish Council's aspirations for neighbourhood planning. The following service is being sought: To attend meetings of Town or Parish Councils or Neighbourhood Plan Steering Groups/Working Groups (referred to as NP Groups) as required by the Council. (Currently there are 34 NP Groups, however, there may be more coming forward and time will need to be apportioned between them). To advise those involved in producing neighbourhood plans of relevant processes, statutory regulations and current practice as required. To advise on the type, method and publicity of public consultations appropriate to the stages in neighbourhood plan preparation. Where requested by the NP Groups, to attend and/or facilitate public consultations To maintain close liaison with the Council Officers throughout the process, including regular face to face meetings and communication by email. The contract will last until April 2020, quotes should be in the range of PS7,000 - PS10,000. 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 via the 'Correspondence' facility will not be considered. Your quotation must be submitted via the In-Tend system no later than 12:00 noon on 26/03/2018. Quotations after this time will be excluded. Help and support - 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 firms quoting, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Deadline for questions closes 20/03/2018 - Questions and responses will be issued via the Clarification facility on the In-Tend portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d992520-c1cf-4f21-b474-207b8f9f6e0f
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
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2020 1-2 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003008000

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

BEDFORDSHIRE RURAL COMMUNITIES CHARITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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