Tender

East Cambridgeshire District Council Outdoor Sports Facilities Audit and Strategy

EAST CAMBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2019 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The East Cambridge District Council is seeking bids for the "Outdoor Sports Facilities Audit and Strategy" project, classified under business and management consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 15th March 2019. This contract, valued at £25,000, aims to provide a comprehensive understanding and strategy for outdoor sports facilities in the East of England, specifically within East Cambridgeshire, and is expected to commence on 1st April 2019, concluding by the end of December 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in leisure and sports facility analysis. Businesses well-versed in data collection, evaluation techniques, and stakeholder engagement will be positioned to compete effectively. Engaging in this project can enhance a company’s portfolio and establish lasting relationships with public sector clients in the local government space.

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Notice Title

East Cambridgeshire District Council Outdoor Sports Facilities Audit and Strategy

Notice Description

East Cambridgeshire is a predominantly rural district. The Authority does not directly control any outdoor leisure facilities, apart from a small country park in Ely. All such facilities in the district are owned and managed by Parish Councils, schools, or free-standing local trusts or sports clubs. It is recognised however that in order to respond to local aspirations and emerging opportunities a coherent overview of provision and needs is increasingly necessary. The purpose of this study is to facilitate this. Objectives * To establish a comprehensive and up-to-date record of current facilities for outdoor sport and related leisure activities * To provide an objective evaluation of the quantity, quality, availability and use of all such facilities, taking account of relevant sports governing body or other technical benchmarks as appropriate * To identify and evaluate emerging and likely future influences on facility needs * To identify facility deficits and / or surplus provision, priorities for development and future provision, and opportunities for rationalisation, as appropriate, so as to guide planning and investment decisions for the period to 2036 * To engage partner organisations and local stakeholders in the process and its outcomes * To support engagement with current or impending sport-specific development strategies Key Outcomes The study must provide: * A comprehensive record of all outdoor sports facilities and resources in East Cambridgeshire, within the scope outlined below. * A comprehensive understanding of: Usage patterns, including effective catchments The strengths and weaknesses of all current facilities, including accessibility, management and usage arrangements, and ancillary facilities, as well as the core facilities. The relevant objective standards of provision and / or user expectations which frame recommendations for development * A robust and workable facility development strategy, identifying: Priorities for development, with indicative financial implications (both capital and revenue) Opportunities for rationalisation or improved management arrangements Key policy approaches

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96741a99-56d8-4ca4-ad7e-de08312e67dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966df29e-c207-4cad-993e-2f0d66526245
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST CAMBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4EE
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely East
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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