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GB-Colchester: Consultancy Services (0068)

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Colchester Borough Council, which is seeking consultancy services under the title "GB-Colchester: Consultancy Services (0068)." This contract is categorised within business services, specifically focusing on commercial, financial, and legal consultancy for housing development. The procurement is currently active and falls under the award stage, with a contract value of £95,949. The consultancy work is intended to support the development of a business case for the establishment of a Housing development focused WOC and must be completed by 27 September 2016, with the contract period extending from 10 October 2016 to 30 November 2016. Services are to be delivered within the East of England, UK, using the Crown Commercial Services Framework ConsultancyONE (RM1502), Lot 4.1.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in legal, commercial, and financial analysis related to housing development. Companies that can provide valuable insights and robust modelling are well-suited for this competition. With a focus on supporting local government initiatives, businesses in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors may also find this opportunity appealing, particularly those with experience supporting councils in similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: Consultancy Services (0068)

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Council and Braintree District Council have obtained Cabinet approval in principle to set up a Housing development focused WOC in March 2016. Work is now underway to develop a full business case which will be presented back to both Council's Cabinet in the Autumn. Further work is now required to complete the business case and therefore the Council's are now seeking to appoint a consultant(s) to provide specialist commercial, accounting, financial modelling and legal advice in developing the Housing proposals. It is envisaged that the commission will be taken forward in 2 stages; 1.Supporting legal, commercial and financial analysis to develop a robust business case 2.Following approval of full business case, the establishment of a WOC and supporting legal, financial and commercial structures Additional information: Colchester Borough Council undertook this tender exercise via a mini competition utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework ConsultancyONE (RM1502), Lot 4.1. The initial Business case (Stage 1) must be completed by November and this will determine whether stage 2 is undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40b8a5f5-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a501121a-a7e5-4da5-85d9-eb7c1e4d06d7
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 specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,949 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,949 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2016 - 30 Nov 2016 1-6 months
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
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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