Tender

CBC-0980-T-CE A1 Corridor Study

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 Jan 2019 at 16:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently conducting a procurement process titled "CBC-0980-T-CE A1 Corridor Study," aimed at obtaining consultancy services to assess the growth potential and infrastructure needs for the A1 corridor. This procurement falls under the services category within the business and management consultancy sector. The tendering process is at the 'Tender' stage, with the deadline for submission set for 12:00 noon on 22nd February 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 20th March 2019, lasting for six months, with a possible four-month extension. The tender is being processed through an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to apply.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in infrastructure and urban planning, particularly those with expertise in the management of transport corridors and sustainable development. Businesses experienced in addressing constraints and identifying opportunities within complex local and national frameworks would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Firms should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to contribute to government initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth and community development, specifically within the context of the Oxford to Cambridge corridor.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-0980-T-CE A1 Corridor Study

Notice Description

Consultancy services - Study to consider the growth potential and infrastructure requirements for the A1 Corridor. This study is being jointly commissioned by Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council. (the Commissioning Authorities). The Commissioning Authorities are seeking, through this commission, to consider the capacity, constraints and opportunities of the existing A1 corridor. The constraints include utilities, landscape, heritage, local and national designations as well as existing problems at identified hotspots (e.g. existing at-grade roundabouts) and how these may be resolved through an upgrade/ realignment of the existing A1 route (to motorway standards) and the delivery of supporting infrastructure to help realise Government's ambition for the Oxford to Cambridge corridor. It is critical that this study also acknowledges the delivery of cohesive and fully sustainable growth that meets the needs of existing and future communities and the economy. Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's response will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-tend portal. Last date for receiving questions on In-Tend system is 12:00 Noon 19th February 2019. Return of Tender - Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on 22nd February. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. Contract start date: 20/03/2019 6 month contract + possible 4 month extension Additional information: 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/92bb4e5e-973e-43bb-a973-686648dd2c0c
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2019 - 19 Sep 2019 6-12 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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