Tender

QQ24/029 Strategic Capacity Study

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

Tamworth Borough Council is inviting bids for a project titled "QQ24/029 Strategic Capacity Study," classified under business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, and the project involves commissioning a specialist consultant to assess the borough's infrastructure capacity for housing growth. The quote documentation is available for free, and all quotations must be submitted by midday on 18 March 2025. The project will be located in Tamworth, West Midlands, with an expected contract period from 8 April to 31 July 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consulting firms with expertise in strategic capacity studies, urban planning, and infrastructure development to contribute significantly to the local development plans. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, though the tender is not aimed at voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive environment, making it suitable for businesses that are adept at delivering comprehensive and high-quality analysis within specified deadlines.

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Notice Title

QQ24/029 Strategic Capacity Study

Notice Description

Tamworth Borough Council are seeking to commission a specialist consultant to undertake a strategic capacity study to establish what level of housing growth could be accommodated by the borough's infrastructure. This project will form part of the evidence base to support a new local plan for the borough and will need to be prepared in accordance with the relevant national policy and guidance and best practice. Additional information: Quote documentation may be accessed free of charge at the Council's in-tend portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tamworthbc. Interested parties are reminded that quotations must be received by no later than midday 18 March 2025. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31b252a7-2104-472f-8564-da62ef89b996
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/505f73de-5400-4c6e-b2b0-0bc6399ad4ff
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jennifer Getliff
Contact Email
jennifer-getliff@tamworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01827 709249

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFS
Postcode
B79 7BZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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