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Consultant for Folkestone Town Centre Operating Model and Market Strategy (LUF)

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jan 2024 at 16:41

Award Notice
Tender

12 Sep 2023 at 16:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Folkestone & Hythe District Council is seeking a consultant to develop an operating model for the town centre and Market Improvement Programme as part of the 'Folkestone A brighter future' Levelling Up Fund project. The contract, with a value of £65,000 GBP, is scheduled to start on 23rd October 2023 and run until 31st March 2025, extendable for up to 12 months. The procurement stage is an open procedure, and interested SMEs can engage to deliver market research and marketing management consultancy services in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for retail town centre consultancies experienced in Market Improvement Plan development, event management strategy creation, and running test spaces within refurbishment projects. Businesses interested in contributing to creating revenue-generating opportunities within the project area are encouraged to apply. The Folkestone & Hythe District Council aims to partner with organisations that can demonstrate successful outcomes in delivering similar projects leading to long-lasting changes, enhancing the town centre's vitality and economic potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultant for Folkestone Town Centre Operating Model and Market Strategy (LUF)

Notice Description

Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable consultant to lead on developing an operating model for the town centre and Market Improvement Programme alongside the highway and public realm interventions and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet F&HDC's requirements. Folkestone and Hythe District Council as part of the 'Folkestone A brighter future' Levelling Up Fund project (LUF) seeks to appoint a retail town centre consultancy with experience in delivering the following keys softer aspects of the project: * Develop and deliver Market Improvement Plan; * Creation of an event management strategy to animate and create revenue generating opportunities for key zones within the LUF project area; and * Creation and running of a test space/lab as part of the old Debenhams (Folca) refurbishment. The brief at Appendix A will outline in more detail all the key deliverables. The consultant must be able to demonstrate a successful outcome of similar projects delivered which delivered long lasting change. The contract is anticipated to start the week commencing 23 October 2023 and continue for a period of 17 months to 31 March 2025 (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 12 months). Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and search current opportunities for DN689333. To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Quote Response Document" via the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-821331df-c376-4bec-b2b6-0564e0f929cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b76be80-9156-44ff-8523-56aa44e9cdf7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,662 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MEANS

Further Information

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