Planning

MHCLG Towns Fund

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Oct 2019 at 11:54

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Sep 2019 at 15:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is initiating the MHCLG Towns Fund procurement process, which aims to secure consultancy support for developing Town Deal proposals. This project falls under the development consultancy services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement end date set for 4th October 2019. The authority plans to utilise the CCS RM3745 Management Consultancy Framework and the CCS RM60108 Management Consultancy Framework Two for this tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming for growth, particularly those specialising in development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to accommodate various expertise levels. Companies with a strong background in local authority consultancy and experience in developing realistic and fundable proposals will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MHCLG Towns Fund

Notice Description

Government's offer to work with places on Town Deals includes the provision of additional support. The consultancy support stated here will make up one part of the support that will be provided to areas developing Town Deal Proposals. This will make sure local authorities have access to the right expertise to develop strong, realistic and fundable proposals. To support this, MHCLG is currently considering whether to procure a technical support offer whereby one or more consultancies will work with places to develop Town Deal proposals. Additional information: The Authority intends that this requirement will be procured using the CCS RM3745 Management Consultancy Framework, Lot 5 the CCS RM60108 Management Consultancy Framework Two, Lot 4 The Authority reserves the right to amend the intended route to market if the outputs of this PTME indicate this not to be a suitable route.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b076d25-e03a-426a-bc93-f3c43cd61e4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce427c14-2185-4815-bd15-c410974c9347
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Oct 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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