Tender

GB-Telford: Business Case Assurance - Towns Fund

TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Sep 2021 at 13:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Telford & Wrekin Council is conducting a tender titled "GB-Telford: Business Case Assurance - Towns Fund," aimed at securing consultancy services in the management consultancy sector. This procurement, classified under general management consultancy services, is located in Telford, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently in the active tender stage, the process is set to close on 8th October 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 12th October 2021 and run until 1st April 2022. The council seeks a lead consultant to ensure independent appraisal and evaluation of business cases related to a £22.3 million Town Deal, adhering to HM Treasury's Green Book guidelines.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, particularly in project management and evaluation. Businesses that excel in the independent assurance of business cases will find this procurement highly relevant. The open procedure adopted for this tender allows a broad range of bidders to participate, increasing competition and enhancing the chance for local firms to secure consultancy engagements that could contribute to the growth and development of future projects within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Telford: Business Case Assurance - Towns Fund

Notice Description

Telford has been offered a Town Deal to a value of PS22.3 million (subject to successfully completing Phase 2 of the Towns Fund Process) and in line with HM Treasury's Green Book, business cases are being developed for priority projects. Telford and Wrekin Council is seeking to appoint a lead consultant to develop and undertake independent assurance, appraisal and evaluation of each business case to ensure that: -The 5-case model has been applied to all projects. The assessment will require a review of the assumptions, methodology and approach taken in the development of all 5 cases within each of the four business cases -Each business case has been developed independently and all bias has been removed -All government policy and guidance relevant to the production of each business case has been adhered to Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The tender documents are available on https://www.delta-esourcing.com and you must register on the site to respond. Bidders must log in and add the Tender Access Code YS3Y4Y335D following any instructions provided. Please ensure that you allow yourself at least 2 hours when responding prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. No other format will be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e69145c2-f299-470e-bbb7-07c07421b78e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5497a990-27a4-4fc2-96d1-0adecbeda526
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2021 - 1 Apr 2022 1-6 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
TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debrah Byle
Contact Email
debrah.byle@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01952381131

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF1 1LX
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Haygate & Park
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

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