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Criterion Theatre - Development of the Outline Business Case to the Full Business Case.

GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

Gosport Borough Council has completed the direct award process for the development of the Outline Business Case to the Full Business Case for the Criterion Theatre redevelopment. This contract, classified under the industry category of Research and Development Services (CPV code 73000000), involves works through several RIBA Design and Gateway Stages to inform the Final Investment Decision by the Council. The procurement process has transitioned into the Award stage with contract activities scheduled to start on 28th October 2024 and end on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £99,950, was awarded on 27th October 2024. The project is based in the United Kingdom, with specific relevance to the Gosport area in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development services, and consultancy with a focus on architectural design and business case development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, given the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. The procurement process, involving direct award, suggests that businesses with strong working relationships and proven track records with public sector organisations stand a better chance of being considered for such contracts. Counterculture Partnership LLP, a large-scale supplier, has been chosen for this project, indicating that established firms with substantial capabilities are also competitive in this market.

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Notice Title

Criterion Theatre - Development of the Outline Business Case to the Full Business Case.

Notice Description

To prepare the Full Business Case for the redevelopment of the Criterion Theatre, through the RIBA 2, RIBA 3 and RIBA 4 Design and Gateway Stages, to inform the Final Investment Decision by the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d99acedf-0a90-4a6a-9442-3251b6f64256
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d829586-e582-4718-ac46-ce09844fd4df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£99,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOSPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOSPORT
Postcode
PO12 1EB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gosport
Electoral Ward
Harbourside & Town
Westminster Constituency
Gosport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTERCULTURE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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