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Quotation for Supply of Master Scoping Consultancy for Sandwell Valley

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Sep 2022 at 17:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender for the procurement of a Master Scoping Consultancy service for Sandwell Valley. The consultancy will involve conducting a master plan scoping exercise and delivering a final master plan for the country park. The deadline for key milestones are as follows: Masterplan Research and Pre-Consultation (Nov / Dec 22), Draft Masterplan for early review / discussions (Jan 23), Draft Masterplan consultation (Jan / Feb 23), Final Masterplan and Implementation Plan for decision (Mar 23), and Masterplan Cabinet Report (Mar / Apr 23). The tender is classified under research and development services and is open to SMEs. The contract period starts from October 23, 2022, to March 31, 2023, and has a total value of £30,000.

This tender opportunity has been launched by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to engage a consultancy for strategic planning and development activities at Sandwell Valley. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in research and development services would find this tender particularly relevant for business growth. Businesses with expertise in master planning, consultation, and implementation strategies within the leisure and tourism sector are well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quotation for Supply of Master Scoping Consultancy for Sandwell Valley

Notice Description

Overview Sandwell Council, Borough Economy, are seeking a consultant or consultancy to conduct a master plan scoping exercise and deliver a final master plan for consideration for Sandwell Valley. Sandwell Valley Country Park Sandwell Valley Country Park is the jewel in Sandwell's crown. With over 308 hectares of open countryside, Forge Mill Farm, Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre, RSPB Visitor Centre Adventure Playground, Visitor Attractions, Heritage Sites and Monuments, Mountain Bike Tracks, Outdoor Sports Facilities, and Walking Routes for all ages and lots more. Sandwell Valley is estimated to attract around 1m visitors a year and has an ambitious target to increase visitors to our attractions on site to over 200,000 a year in the next 5 years. Sandwell Valley has recently started a phased approach to improvements, with phase one including enhanced Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre and Forge Mill Farm offerings, new branding and marketing assets, catering improvements, and transition to digital and more efficient operational management. We have also secured investment in 22/23 into a new play barn and caf? facility at Forge Mill Farm, and Victorian Kitchen Garden built facilities improvements at Sandwell Valley Visitor Centre. There is currently a clear business plan in place for the current income sources, to achieve a self-sustained position within the next three financial years. We are also embarking on a master planning exercise that will see consultation on investment plans into the wider Sandwell Valley estate (c700 hectares), increasing our venue hire and education offerings, and securing the long-term sustainability of the estate. This scoping and master plan exercise will address the areas not yet considered, including additional income streams, use of buildings and land not currently utilised fully or at all, transport and traffic management options for visitor ingress and egress, heritage development and management across the Sandwell Valley estate, and potential investment and funding sources. The delivery of this marketing strategy will need to be the following timescales (these are deadlines, and may be brought forward dependent on consultancy availability and officer time): 1. Masterplan Research and Pre-Consultation (Nov / Dec 22) 2. Draft Masterplan for early review / discussions (Jan 23) 3. Draft Masterplan consultation (Jan / Feb 23) 4. Final Masterplan and Implementation Plan for decision (Mar 23) 5. Masterplan Cabinet Report (including Cabinet Workshop, involving masterplan consultancy) (Mar / Apr 23) Additional information: Complete the quotation document and questions. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22fecd0-7f3b-4621-815f-b93afb9184be
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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