Tender

Towns Fund Business Case development

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Mar 2021 at 13:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for the "Towns Fund Business Case development" project within the services sector. This procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions expected by 6th April 2021 at 1:00 PM. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £130,000, with the contract period commencing on 2nd May 2021 and concluding on 2nd May 2022. The project aims to support various regeneration schemes related to the allocation of Town Deal Funding in Swindon, located in South West England, following the town's selection for funding in 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in business and management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in developing business cases and conducting independent appraisals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can bring valuable insights and local knowledge to the projects aimed at revitalising Swindon’s community and economy. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant expertise in urban regeneration and stakeholder engagement will find a favourable competitive edge in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Towns Fund Business Case development

Notice Description

Towns Fund Business Case development and assessment Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of consultancy services to either develop Outline Business Cases or act as an Independent Technical Advisor (ITA) to appraise regeneration schemes related to the allocation of Town Deal Funding. Project Description In 2019 Swindon was one of 101 places given the opportunity by the Government to bid for funding of up to PS25 million as part of the Government's PS3.6 billion Towns Fund. The Swindon Town Deal Board was convened in January 2020 incorporating Board members from the public, private and voluntary/community sectors, a separate community engagement panel of some 35 members has also been established to ensure the required level of community engagement. Following the submission of the Town Investment Plan, six schemes have been confirmed as listed below: * Kimmerfields Enabling Infrastructure - to bring forward further residential and commercial development. * Heritage Streets and Spaces - to enhance the public realm and link key town centre assets. * Health Hydro - to redevelop the Milton Road Baths into a modern leisure facility. * Carriage Works - to regenerate the Grade II listed Carriage Works to provide office and incubation space. * Create Studios - to provide a film, studio and teaching space within one of the new Carriage Works units. * Brunel Market - to develop a modern, vibrant market hall for further business opportunities. Swindon Borough Council, on behalf of the Swindon Town Deal Board, is seeking to commission providers who can be instructed to either develop Outline Business Cases or act as an Independent Technical Advisor to appraise regeneration schemes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecfc3f8c-f421-40f9-953b-3b04784dcd8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06fc287-af66-4cb4-8fce-4227ee773567
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy 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
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2021 - 2 May 2022 1-2 years
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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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