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Research consultancy - Review of Strategic Signposting

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2022 at 16:11

Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2022 at 18:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Research consultancy - Review of Strategic Signposting" project. This initiative falls within the research and development services category and is located in Newbury, South East England. The procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period ending on 4th March 2022. The contract is set to commence on 21st March 2022 and conclude on 13th June 2022, with a total estimated value of £18,080.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in applied research and consultancy services, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and value-based social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies equipped with expertise in evaluating community needs and developing strategic options for public services would be well-positioned to compete effectively for similar contracts in the future, enhancing their growth potential in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research consultancy - Review of Strategic Signposting

Notice Description

West Berkshire Council would like to commission an expert, independent, researcher consultant to undertake a review of the needs of all users of community and strategic signposting in West Berkshire. The findings of this review will then be used to provide options for the way forward after the existing contract concludes in May 2023 and inform the scoping for future service specifications. We are looking for a single supplier who can provide applied research expertise. This project will look to specifically evaluate the needs of the users of the West Berkshire Directory and it's functionality but will also take into account the necessary and desired platforms that it interfaces with. If you are interested in submitting a tender proposal, you can find more details via our e-Procurement as per the link below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-580a97c7-bf3d-4ab7-bb44-2a38276f77cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98754e27-4ea1-48c0-8ca8-f4380a58296e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2022 - 13 Jun 2022 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
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Pathmadeva
Contact Email
chris.pathmadeva1@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01635 503607

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVOTRA CONSULTING

Further Information

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