Tender

STING - Green Infrastructure Report

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Oct 2021 at 14:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is seeking proposals for a consultancy project titled "STING - Green Infrastructure Report" aimed at assessing how distribution can enhance Norfolk's market towns in a changing commercial landscape. This procurement, classified under research and development consultancy services, is currently in the open tender stage and is expected to close on 28 October 2021. The contract is valued at £42,000, with a contract period set to commence on 15 November 2021 and conclude by 31 March 2022. Interested parties must register on the Council's e-procurement system to participate in the process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the consultancy sector. Businesses with experience in environmental research, strategic planning, or economic development would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Given the importance of funding for contract award, potential bidders should be prepared for a competitive evaluation process after submitting their applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STING - Green Infrastructure Report

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council wishes to appoint a consultant to write a Green Infrastructure Report that looks at how distribution can contribute to Norfolk's market towns adapting and benefitting from a new commercial context. IMPORTANT NOTE - The award of any contract under this ITT is dependent on Norfolk County Council being awarded funding. We are asking that you apply for this contract at your own risk. Following the evaluation applications award will not take place until funding has been confirmed. The contract start date and contract end date are therefore subject to change. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4af2094f-2551-4711-8aab-9a74a6e6bf58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c29d8a7e-cae0-4f37-9774-02ce41ce905b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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