Tender

Tender for the Commission of a Centres Study for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Woverhampton

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2019 at 12:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting proposals for the tender titled "Tender for the Commission of a Centres Study for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton." This procurement, classified under consultative engineering and construction services, aims to support the review of the Black Country Core Strategy by providing an evidence base for competitive town centre environments. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with a closing date for submissions set for Wednesday, 27 February 2019, at 15:00hrs. The relevant locations for this tender span across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton in the West Midlands. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, below the specified threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultative engineering firms, research consultancies, and building consultancy services to expand their clientele through participation in a vital local authority project. Companies with expertise in urban planning, town centre management, and commercial leisure development would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it requires both technical knowledge and a strategic understanding of community needs and urban policy frameworks. Engaging with this procurement process could lead to long-term partnerships with local councils and foster business growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Commission of a Centres Study for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Woverhampton

Notice Description

The Black Country Local Authorities are seeking to commission a Centres Study for the whole of the Black Country to support the review of the Black Country Core Strategy. The Black Country covers the areas of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC), Sandwell (MBC), Walsall Council and City of Wolverhampton Council. The NPPF requires positive planning policies to promote competitive town centre environments and to set out policies for the management and growth of centres over the plan period. The aim of the study is to provide the evidence base for sound and deliverable Core Strategy policies for comparison and convenience shopping, office (B1(a)) and commercial leisure development along with a policy base for other supporting centre uses such as residential and car parking. Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 27 February 2019 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570cd5c7-2acf-4ac7-9cc0-b90e156a04d6
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research 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
13 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 6-12 months
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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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