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CBC-1742-LV-RM Marston Valley - Planning application Financial Viability Assessment - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Marston Valley Planning Application Financial Viability Assessment. The contract was awarded to Aspinall Verdi Ltd as of 16 January 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 9 December 2024 and conclude on 9 August 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of Consultative Engineering and Construction Services, involving additional classifications such as Building Consultancy, Infrastructure Works Consultancy, and Environmental Engineering Consultancy Services. The project covers a broad scope of locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe. The procurement method was detailed as 'Other', with the tender period having ended on 29 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in engineering, construction consultancy, and environmental services. Given the diverse delivery locations and the requisite expertise for infrastructure and environmental projects, companies with regional experience across the United Kingdom and Europe are well-suited to engage in this procurement. With a contract value of £11,800, this project can provide a growth platform for consultancies aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector assessments. The successful fulfilment of this contract can enhance reputation and lead to further opportunities in similar sectors and regions.

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Notice Title

CBC-1742-LV-RM Marston Valley - Planning application Financial Viability Assessment - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed Aspinall Verdi to carry out Marston Valley - Planning application Financial Viability Assessment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7275e95d-5b0b-4ac7-a410-d51475da3ef9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e9f3389-55e0-4904-b723-714682498c82
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 9 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPINALL VERDI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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