Award

Uplands Development - Provision of Public Consultation Services in Connection with the Master Plan

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Jan 2021 at 09:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Hampshire County Council seeking public consultation services for the Uplands Development project, located near Botley, Hampshire. This project aims to create a new housing development that includes a school, roads, landscaping, amenity areas, and service diversions. The tender, classified under business services, was awarded on May 26, 2020, with a completed contract period from June 15, 2020, to February 26, 2021. The services were procured through a direct method, specifically a single tender action due to the specialized nature of the requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in public consultation and stakeholder engagement, particularly those familiar with local developments. The awarded contract, valued at £65,000, reflects the need for businesses that have knowledge of the Uplands project to ensure successful liaison and communication among involved parties. Companies that specialise in public relations management and have prior experience in similar housing and infrastructural projects would be well-suited to engage in such tenders, thus leveraging their skills to contribute to this complex development initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Uplands Development - Provision of Public Consultation Services in Connection with the Master Plan

Notice Description

The new proposed housing development at Uplands, near Botley, Hampshire, will consist of housing, a school, new roads, rerouted public rights of way, landscaping, the creation of amenity areas and service diversions. The successful implementation of such a complex scheme requires skilled public consultation and stakeholder engagement, together with good public relations management to ensure that all interested parties are committed to the agreed overall master plan and the successful implementation of same. Grasshopper Communications were were originally appointed through Arup on the HCA framework, however this framework has expired and HCC require the balance of the services to be completed via a direct appointment. The services to be provided by Grasshopper consist of continuing the liaison between all the parties involved to ensure a successful outcome in respect of the master plan. It is not feasible to tender this award to other suppliers who would be disadvantaged by lacking the background knowledge to complete the service required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7602e42a-457f-4cb1-a6e2-0381b3309623
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb339b4-dd35-47bd-9372-db622b09cd00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRASSHOPPER COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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