Tender

Invitation to Quote : Consultancy Services for Public Assets Studies and Initial Hub Business Cases for the towns of Clare and Newmarket

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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14 Mar 2018 at 16:53

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Summary of the contracting process

St Edmundsbury Borough Council, acting on behalf of the West Suffolk Property Board, is currently inviting quotes for the consultancy services needed to conduct Public Assets Studies and develop initial business cases for public services hubs in Clare and Newmarket. This procurement falls under the services category and encompasses two separate lots: Lot 1 for Newmarket and Lot 2 for Clare. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 10 am on 9th April 2018, with a deadline for clarification questions set for 5 pm on 23rd March 2018. This process is classified as an open procedure and is below the procurement threshold.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, specifically those with expertise in public asset studies, feasibility analyses, and advisory services. Companies capable of developing business cases and offering strategic insights into the establishment of public service hubs would be particularly well-suited to compete. The potential for ongoing consultancy work related to local government projects further enhances the prospect for business growth in the East of England region, ideally appealing to firms looking to expand their service offerings in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Quote : Consultancy Services for Public Assets Studies and Initial Hub Business Cases for the towns of Clare and Newmarket

Notice Description

The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 10am, 9th of April 2018. St Edmundsbury Borough Council on behalf of the West Suffolk Property Board is looking to commission consultants to undertake Public Assets Studies (PAS) for the towns of Clare and Newmarket and, alongside, initial business cases for combined public services hub(s) in both towns at some of the sites covered by the studies. A combined piece of consultancy for the PAS and hub business case is offered as a single lot for each town. There are two separate Lots in this procurement exercise; i.e. Lot 1: Newmarket; Lot 2: Clare . You can apply for one Lot of both Lots. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/ portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 10am, 9th of April 2018. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm, 23 March 2018; which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 10am, 9th of April 2018. St Edmundsbury Borough Council on behalf of the West Suffolk Property Board is looking to commission consultants to undertake Public Assets Studies (PAS) for the towns of Clare and Newmarket and, alongside, initial business cases for combined public services hub(s) in both towns at some of the sites covered by the studies. A combined piece of consultancy for the PAS and hub business case is offered as a single lot for each town. There are two separate Lots in this procurement exercise; i.e. Lot 1: Newmarket; Lot 2: Clare . You can apply for one Lot of both Lots. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/ portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 10am, 9th of April 2018. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm, 23 March 2018; which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bf01e6-ad0c-4872-846e-f92c019e17fd
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
Not specified
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

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 6-12 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
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
Zia Quader
Contact Email
zia.quader@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1284757310

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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