Award

Future High Streets Fund Consultant for Worcester City Council

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2019 at 16:57

Tender

25 Oct 2019 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Worcester City Council is currently in the Award stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "Future High Streets Fund Consultant," aimed at developing a full business case for capital investment under the Future High Streets Fund for Northern Area (Blackfriars). This contract, with an estimated value of £120,000, began on 2nd December 2019 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2020. The procurement process was conducted via the Due North Pro-Contract portal, and the initial tender period closed on 15th November 2019. The project is classified under research and development services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This opportunity could serve as a significant avenue for consultancy firms looking to expand their portfolio in local government projects, especially those specialising in urban regeneration and business case development. Businesses with expertise in strategic consultancy services and experience in public sector projects will be especially well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Engaging in such public contracts not only helps in expanding operational capabilities but also contributes to community development initiatives, enhancing a firm's reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Future High Streets Fund Consultant for Worcester City Council

Notice Description

Worcester City Council has been successful in its Expression of Interest (EoI) to the Future High Streets Fund (FHSF) for Northern Area (Blackfriars). The object of the FHSF is to renew and reshape town centres and high streets in a way that improves experience, drives growth and ensures future sustainability.To progress with the next phase of assessment the Council is now required to develop a full business case for capital investment by the FHSF in support of the proposal and strategic ambition outlined in the EoI (Appendix A). Worcester City Council wishes to engage multi-disciplinary consultancy support to develop the full capital investment business case in accordance with published HM Treasury business case and other government guidance. The Council are using the e-procurement portal known as the Due North Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, contractors will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, contractors will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Contractors will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c642ed46-522e-47d9-9a3a-b5ea5b32ad37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce49cea-4db7-4dd4-ac6e-dbedd4265467
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@worcester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMION CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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