Planning

Demonstrator Testing of the Nature Smart Cities Business Model

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2021 at 16:34

Market Engagement Notice
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02 Feb 2021 at 16:22

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Planning

02 Feb 2021 at 15:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently planning a tender titled "Demonstrator Testing of the Nature Smart Cities Business Model", focused on the research and development of green infrastructure. This project forms part of a collaboration within the Interreg 2 Seas Programme, aiming to create a business model for local authorities. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 8 February 2021 at noon. All relevant documents, including the market engagement notice and technical specifications, are available through provided hyperlinks.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the fields of environmental consultancy, urban development, and green technology, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs). By engaging in this project, businesses can contribute to innovative solutions for sustainable urban development while potentially gaining contracts with local authorities across the Interreg 2 Seas region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demonstrator Testing of the Nature Smart Cities Business Model

Notice Description

In 2018, Southend Borough Council (the Council) was part of a successful EU funding bid through the Interreg 2 Seas Programme. The funding has resulted in a project called Nature Smart Cities across the 2 Seas (NSCiti2S), which brings together partners from the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands and France to co-create a business model/case for local authorities to use in order to justify expenditure on green infrastructure (GI) in the absence of grants. More information can be found about the project on the following link: www.naturesmartcities.eu A first draft of the NSCiti2S Business Model and an accompanying Guidance Manual will be available in June 2021. This procurement exercise relates to the need for Southend Borough Council to further test the Nature Smart Cities Business Model through its application to new GI project/concepts for 4 LAs across the Interreg 2 Seas region. Additional information: We are seeking expressions of interest for the attached. The deadlines for expressions of interest is Monday the 8th February 2021 at noon. Expressions of interest to be sent to annaoxenham@southend.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e14c41-c692-43e7-88be-deaf9c5094e4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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