Tender

Appointment of a Consultant Cheltenham Business Partnership Manager

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheltenham Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Consultant for the Cheltenham Business Partnership Manager role, focusing on enhancing the economic health of Cheltenham, particularly the town centre. This tender, classified under Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV code: 79410000), follows an open procurement method with submissions accepted until 3rd July 2015. The contract is set to commence on 27th July 2015 and will run until 27th May 2016, with the Consultant expected to work from the Council's offices in Wolseley Terrace, Cheltenham, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in business development and local economic strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender, as the role involves active collaboration with local businesses and the Council to understand and address their diverse needs. Suppliers who can demonstrate a robust grasp of public sector dynamics and possess practical experience in business consultancy could stand to benefit greatly from this engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of a Consultant Cheltenham Business Partnership Manager

Notice Description

Cheltenham Business Partnership is a partnership of local business leaders and the Council. It is funded through contributions of its members and run by a Board comprising funding partners. The Council holds its accounts and manages any contractual arrangements. The Council (working with the Partnership) is seeking a Consultant who can undertake duties related to the economic health of the town (particularly the town centre); liaise between businesses and the Council; understand their needs; and keep the parties informed of issues arising from the public sector which are likely to affect businesses and vice versa. The Consultant will be required, as part of this work to undertake some specific duties which are set out in Schedule 1_Project Brief and Instructions to Tenderers. The Partnership is not seeking a consultant to lead on BID-related work; a separate Consultancy contract has been let in that respect. However, the role will involve some liaison with the BID Consultant (Heartflood Ltd.). The period of the Consultancy will be from 27 July 2015 to 27 May 2016. The Consultant will work from the Cheltenham Business Partnership offices in Wolseley Terrace, Cheltenham. The Consultant will be required to work a minimum of 3 days per week, 8 hours per day. Working days will normally be week days; hours will normally be between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Council, Partnership Chair and the Consultant can agree flexible arrangements for days and hours between themselves and occasional weekend and evening work is likely. IT and normal office supplies are provided. All other costs, including travel and personal expenses will be met by the Consultant and included in the fixed price. The Manager will be responsible to the Chair of the Cheltenham Business Partnership for day-to-day direction specific tasks. The Manager's primary point of contact with the Council will be the Townscape Manager, who will give general direction as well as advice and assistance with contractual and financial matters.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3aa0eec6-5ffd-4b2a-afee-d9592caafdaf
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2015 - 27 May 2016 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
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL52 3DR
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Prestbury
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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