Tender

Open Space Strategy

KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Oct 2018 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kettering Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Open Space Strategy" project, aiming to enhance open spaces within the Borough. This initiative falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. Key dates to note include the issuance of the 'Invitation to Quote' on 1st October 2018, with a deadline for quotation responses set for 26th October 2018. The proposed contract is expected to commence on 19th November 2018, and the total value of the contract is £40,000, with a minimum value of £20,000. This open procedure exceeds the threshold for public contracts and will take place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in landscape planning, environmental assessment, and community consultation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the project intends to identify local needs and enhance existing provisions in the Kettering area. Firms that can deliver a comprehensive audit of open spaces and develop strategic recommendations would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Space Strategy

Notice Description

Brief Scope of Services Scope of services includes: Kettering Borough Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to provide an Open Space Strategy for the Borough. It will provide a concise, robust, comprehensive and up-to-date evidence base for the preparation of the Part 2 Local Plan for Kettering Borough and set out a strategic and action planned approach to the enhancement of existing and creation of new open spaces. The principal output will be an Open Space Strategy. Preparation of the strategy will include auditing and assessing the quantity, quality and accessibility of the Borough's existing open spaces. The strategy will provide an inclusive narrative and clear recommendations based on desk top study, an open space audit, site and opportunities assessments and consultation findings. Procurement Timetable Please note the procurement key timescales and deadlines that you will be expected to fully observe: 1. 'Invitation to Quote' issued - Mon 01/10/18 2. Deadline for Clarification Questions by the bidders - 12 Noon on Wed 10/10/18 3. Deadline for Quotation Responses - 12 Noon on Fri 26/10/18 4. Quotation Evaluation - Mon 29/10/18 to Fri 09/11/18 Clarification Meeting (if required) - Wed 14/11/18 5. Proposed Contract Start Date - Mon 19/11/18 6. Inception Meeting - Wed 21/11/18 (AM) 7. Technical Officer Workshop - Wed 21/11/18 (PM) If you are interested in this procurement opportunity then please send an email to the Procurement Unit at webprocurement@kettering.gov.uk requesting a copy of the quotation documentation. Additional information: Step 1: Identify Local Needs: Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 Step 2: Audit Local Provision: Mar 2019 - Apr 2019 Step 3: Set Provision Standards: May 2019 - Jun 2019 Step 4: Apply the Provision Standards): Jul 2019 - Aug 2019 Step 5: Draft an Open Space Strategy: Draft: Sept 2019 - Oct 2019 Revisions: Nov 2019 - Dec 2019 Final: Jan 2020 If you are interested in this procurement opportunity then please send an email to webprocurement@kettering.gov.uk, requesting a copy of the Quotation Documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-848aeb0b-a9cd-471c-a6a9-07152d8f04c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba22a68-06ca-4070-b619-4efd99c1ef22
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 1-2 years
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
KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN15 7QX
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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