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CBC-1346-T-SR Library Strategy Research and Supplementary Planning Development Consultancy Services - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 Mar 2022 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to Central Bedfordshire Council's engagement of consultancy services for the development of a Library Strategy. This contract, awarded to RedQuadrant Ltd, falls under the research and development services category, specifically focused on consultancy. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2022, concluding on 31st July 2022. The tender was originally set to close on 14th March 2022.

This consultancy opportunity is well-suited for businesses involved in research consultancy and development services. Companies specialising in business development consulting, as well as those that can deliver strategic insights for local councils, may find particularly advantageous prospects for growth. Given the nature of the service, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from the insights gained through this engagement to expand their offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1346-T-SR Library Strategy Research and Supplementary Planning Development Consultancy Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) has appointed a consultancy firm to support the Library Strategy development, which will be prepared as a Supplementary Planning Document to provide evidence and policy to support the Council's Local Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bd639d1-5123-493c-912f-63fa6938b38a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fbf29d-2da9-4f15-8dad-f5b2c80d93f1
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,968 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 1-6 months
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

REDQUADRANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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