Planning

Great Ouse Valley Designation in Huntingdonshire: Business Case, Delivery Options and Appraisal

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Feb 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council is in the planning stage of procuring services for the "Great Ouse Valley Designation in Huntingdonshire: Business Case, Delivery Options and Appraisal." This project falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process includes a key engagement end date on 11th May 2025. The tender seeks to develop a business case for creating a 'valued landscape' in the Great Ouse Valley, and involves collaboration between the HDC Council and the Great Ouse Valley Trust. The market engagement notice was published on 11th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to a high-profile project that could enhance their portfolio and business growth. Firms with expertise in research, consultancy, and environmental appraisal services would be well-suited to compete. By participating in the initial market engagement event, potential suppliers can refine the requirements and increase their chances of being selected. The opportunity to work with Cambridge City Council and the Great Ouse Valley Trust provides a credible partnership and potential for future projects.

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Notice Title

Great Ouse Valley Designation in Huntingdonshire: Business Case, Delivery Options and Appraisal

Notice Description

HDC council and the Great Ouse Valley Trust are working together to issue a request for quotes to limited number of potential suppliers for the development of a business case for the creation of a Great Ouse Valley 'valued landscape'. We intend to organise a market engagement event to refine the requirement with potential suppliers. This is an expression of interest to select suitable suppliers that will be invited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9a039d0-a589-43d8-be80-a2f9302d379a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7ba644d-5f54-41ae-ac2f-6199ba8951fb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 6YG
Post Town
Peterborough
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
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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