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Invitation to Tender For the provision of Economic Growth Strategy Refresh & Economic and Employment Needs Assessment

HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2024 at 15:28

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14 Oct 2024 at 15:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Huntingdonshire District Council has initiated a procurement process under the tender stage for the provision of an Economic Growth Strategy Refresh and Economic and Employment Needs Assessment. This tender, identified as CAMBDC001-DN747591-87974014, falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with additional classifications including market and economic research. The procurement follows an open procedure (below threshold) and is open to SMEs. The contract period is set to begin on 2 December 2024, and will end on 30 May 2025, with key deliverable deadlines on 28 February 2025 and 30 May 2025. The tender period closes on 13 November 2024, and the contract is valued between £60,000 and £90,000 GBP, covering various geographical locations including the United Kingdom and international regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research, consultancy, and strategy development. Companies offering expertise in economic growth strategies and employment needs assessments will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The involvement of the Council's Economic Development and Planning teams provides a collaborative environment alongside autonomy in delivering the tasks. Organisations with a strong background in market research, economic impact assessments, and business development consultancy services are particularly well-positioned to benefit and contribute to the economic objectives of Huntingdonshire District Council, fostering potential business growth in the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender For the provision of Economic Growth Strategy Refresh & Economic and Employment Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Huntingdonshire District Council are seeking one experienced supplier, or a consortium of experts to deliver an Economic Growth Strategy and Action Plan Refresh to inform the delivery of the Councils objectives and future direction of the activities for the Economic Development Team. The chosen organisation shall be expected to work under their own direction, but some collaboration with both the Council (including Economic Development and Planning teams for example) as well as other interested parties and stakeholders may be required. The Council is commissioning two economic related studies: * Economic Growth Strategy refresh - an update to the currently adopted economic growth strategy and action plan - to inform the delivery of the Councils objectives and future direction of the activities for the Economic Development Team - by 28 February 25 * Economic and Employment Needs Assessment - to provide an evidence base to inform strategy and policy development for the update of Huntingdonshire's Local Plan - by 30 May 25 .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6fab84-62b5-4e7d-aa94-f85add4eb2eb
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
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 30 May 2025 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
HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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