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GR/Capability & Ambition Fund 2: Frome Valley Greenway Feasibility Study

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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25 Apr 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "GR/Capability & Ambition Fund 2: Frome Valley Greenway Feasibility Study." The contract falls under the services category with a specific focus on feasibility studies in the transport sector. The council engaged in a direct award procurement method, selecting Constellia Public Ltd to conduct the study. The study, which involves an active travel corridor in the Frome Valley, is located in England, United Kingdom. Key dates in the contract period are from 13th February 2025 to 1st July 2025, with the award officially made on 12th February 2025 for a total contract value of £34,926.53.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services and feasibility studies, particularly those focusing on transport and sustainability initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), were deemed suitable for this contract, highlighting the council's support for diverse business engagements. The successful execution of this feasibility study by an SME like Constellia Public Ltd illustrates the potential for similar businesses to thrive through specialised public sector contracts, expanding their portfolios and creating impactful change in community infrastructure.

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Notice Title

GR/Capability & Ambition Fund 2: Frome Valley Greenway Feasibility Study

Notice Description

City Transport are seeking approval to direct award consultant support to undertake a feasibility study for the Capability & Ambition Fund Tranche 2 (CAF2) funded Frome Valley Greenway active travel corridor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e752db50-34e3-4583-b112-4bbc24100ab7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5d9cc7-139a-4616-a9c7-bc8e676be92f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,926 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,926 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 1 Jul 2025 1-6 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Barney Fullbrook
Contact Email
barney.fullbrook@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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