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CBC-1680-T-TS Annual Asset Valuations & Rating Advice 3 Lots - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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07 Mar 2025 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has finalised the award process for the contract titled "CBC-1680-T-TS Annual Asset Valuations & Rating Advice 3 Lots". This contract, classified under accounting services (CPV 79211000), is located in the East of England and involves delivering asset valuations and rating advice over a span of three years, commencing on 1st April 2025, with potential extensions up to 2029. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, and the total contract value is £350,000. The award was made to Bruton Knowles, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the accounting, auditing, and financial services industries to expand their client base and market presence. Companies specialising in asset valuations and rating advice, particularly those experienced in servicing public sector contracts, would find this contract appealing. Small to medium enterprises, though not specifically targeted, can still benefit from engaging as subcontractors or forming consortia. This tender highlights the importance of adhering to stringent submission guidelines and deadlines, making it crucial for interested businesses to prepare meticulously to meet all criteria and deliver competitive bids via the In-tend portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1680-T-TS Annual Asset Valuations & Rating Advice 3 Lots - AWARD

Notice Description

Annual Asset Valuations & Rating Advice - 3 Lots Please READ/follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the 'Clarification' tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not P&C), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st August 2024 Contract term: 3 years (+2+1+1 optional years)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c9140b-b8d5-4f0e-b5d4-e6e6c4f2e327
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66515200 - Property insurance services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79211000 - Accounting services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUTON KNOWLES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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