Planning

Future High Street Fund Outline Business Case

BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Oct 2019 at 13:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Future High Street Fund Outline Business Case" is being conducted by Barrow in Furness Borough Council, located in Barrow in Furness, England. This initiative is at the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date set for 18th October 2019. The project falls under the industry category of market and economic research, with a total budget of £130,000. Interested consultants are required to express their interest and submit a consent form by the aforementioned deadline to receive further information for their submission. The procurement process is being managed through the CHEST e-tendering system, employing a fixed fee tender approach that will be evaluated based on an 80/20 split between quality and price.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in business and management consultancy services. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of developing business cases and strategic planning will be well-suited to compete. The successful consultant will contribute to revitalising Barrow Town Centre, which is anticipated to enhance the local economy and improve the area’s appeal for residents and visitors alike. This is an excellent chance for businesses looking to grow and establish their presence in the North West of the UK, especially those committed to community-focused projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future High Street Fund Outline Business Case

Notice Description

** PLEASE READ CAREFULLY **Consultants are required to confirm they are able to deliver a successful bid by 18th October 2019 by an expression of interest and completion of a consent form following which supplementary information will be issued. **** Following the success of an Expression of Interest to the Future High Street Fund, Barrow Borough Council ("the Authority") is seeking to appoint a consultant to develop a Business Case for the development of proposals that can support a transformed Barrow Town Centre. The proposal will need to be completed in line with the Business Case Template provided by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Consultants are invited to submit a fixed fee tender as described in this briefing document and the submission will be assessed on a quality/price bases (80/20 split). A strong Business Case is required by the Authority in order to secure Future High Street Funding to deliver a transformed town centre capable of supporting Barrow's dynamic and growing economy while meeting the needs of residents and traders. Supporting this work is a robust strategic evidence base anchored by the emerging Central Barrow Masterplan and the recently adopted Local Plan. Success of our business case has the potential to transform Barrow into a more attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. In particular, we consider that funding could enhance the towns shopping and leisure offer, breathing new life into the area through better public realm, new sites and improvements to access and infrastructure. This opportunity is being processed through CHEST e-tendering system (https://procontract.due-north.com) if you are a registered user please search for the opportunity and if you can deliver the brief within 1 week express an interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea6d6c2-8313-4305-a15b-20ebe822ad45
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

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Oct 2019Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARROW IN FURNESS
Postcode
LA14 2LD
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Old Barrow and Hindpool
Westminster Constituency
Barrow and Furness

Further Information

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