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Business Case for Cafe and Visitor Facility at The Leasowes - AWARD

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Oct 2023 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for the development of a business case for a cafe and visitor facility at The Leasowes. The procurement process was marked as complete under the "Business and management consultancy services" category. The tender, with the title "Business Case for Cafe and Visitor Facility at The Leasowes," was conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period ending on September 20, 2023. The contract is scheduled to run from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024, providing opportunities for businesses in the services industry, particularly those offering consultancy and management services.

This contract by Dudley Council presents growth prospects for consultancy firms specialised in business and management, research and development, building services, and construction consultancy. The contract focuses on developing a business case for a new facility, offering avenues for innovative solutions and tailored strategies. Businesses located in the West Midlands region or able to operate in the United Kingdom could find this opportunity suitable. The Council's openness to external funding options indicates a collaborative approach, welcoming expertise from various sectors to contribute to the project's success and sustainability.

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Notice Title

Business Case for Cafe and Visitor Facility at The Leasowes - AWARD

Notice Description

Dudley Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to develop a business case for the establishment of a caf? / visitor facility for The Leasowes. We expect the work to entail as a minimum the following key elements; o Review design work already undertaken and suggest improvements / enhancements or highlight risks associated with the design that Dudley has already produced o Assess the marketplace and the strategic context for the project (including current and potential visitors to the site and competitors in the local area). This should include an assessment of likely annual visitor figures at the site. o Work with Council staff and other key stakeholders (including community groups) to gain an understanding of the wider view of The Leasowes and its likely future role as a day visit attraction. o Provide lessons learnt from other projects, using the experience of your consultancy in advising on similar projects elsewhere. o Provide options for delivery and operation of the facility to include an assessment of likely income to the Council from a lease to a third party as well as an assessment of other methods of operation with an assessment of the risks and benefits of each. o Provide options for external funding for the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6db43eb6-ec28-4830-a862-31bcfed40363
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6fb13b-f996-460b-8433-fe13abe8e519
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010

Further Information

Notice Documents

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