Tender

GB-Colchester: Creative Workplace Feasibility

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCI

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Tender

11 Aug 2017 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Colchester Borough Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "Creative Workplace Feasibility," aimed at conducting a feasibility study on potential creative workspace development in two locations in Colchester. This procurement falls under the development consultancy services category and is currently in the Tender stage. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 17:00 on 8th September 2017 and complete their tenders by 12:00 noon on 11th September 2017. The contract is valued between £50,000 and £100,000, with a contract period starting on 2nd October 2017 and concluding on 31st January 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in consultancy services related to development and business growth. Companies that specialise in feasibility studies, research consultancy, and business management are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which may lead to further consultancy engagements depending on the success of initial phases. The open procurement method facilitates participation from various businesses, enhancing competition and collaboration in creating innovative solutions for the local council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: Creative Workplace Feasibility

Notice Description

The Council wishes to commission a Consultant to undertake an extensive feasibility study looking at the potential and options for development of further creative workspace, examining 2 possible locations in the town centre and North Colchester. The commission will be broken down into three for phases. The success of each Phase will contribute to the Council's decision process to undertake subsequent Phases with the Consultant. The Council does not guarantee that subsequent phases will be funded but, subject to satisfactory performance and/or the agreement of both parties, intends to retain the option to use the same Consultant without a further procurement process. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Expressions of interest close at 17:00 on Friday 8th September 2017. Tenders must be submitted via the delta e-sourcing portal by 12:00 (noon) on Monday 11th September 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd453e0e-a995-4cad-82fd-5e26fa93a584
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 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
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCI
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

Further Information

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