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INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR ECONOMIC BUSINESS CASE FOR THE PROPOSED ACTIVE TRAVEL NETWORK IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK & THE PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK

YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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18 Feb 2025 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, located in Skipton, England, is inviting quotations for creating an economic business case for the proposed active travel network in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Peak District National Park. This tender, classified under the CPV code 79300000 for market and economic research, aims to assess the existing network and the value of proposed extensions based on the Department of Transport's Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure plan. The open procedure procurement, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, has a tender period ending on 5th March 2025 and a contract period starting on 12th March 2025 and ending on 9th May 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in economic and market research, particularly those with experience in developing business cases for infrastructure projects. Companies involved in active travel, sustainable transport, and economic analysis will find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. The focus on family-friendly cycling routes and connections with public transport and leisure routes offers an excellent platform for businesses to demonstrate their capacity for delivering impactful, community-oriented solutions. Given its scope and requirements, SMEs and VCSEs are well-positioned to leverage this contract for business growth and increased visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR ECONOMIC BUSINESS CASE FOR THE PROPOSED ACTIVE TRAVEL NETWORK IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK & THE PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK

Notice Description

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and Peak District National Park Authority are drafting an active travel network based on the Department of Transport's Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure plan for Local Authorities. The draft network will include connections across both National Park, at a local level, and adjoining communities, connections with gateway towns on the periphery of each of the National Parks, family friendly cycling routes, routes to and around key visitor hubs, routes connecting with public transport provision and long-distance leisure routes. The plan will identify infrastructure improvements and investment priorities for the future. This contract relates to providing an economic business case based on the existing network, and the added value of proposed extensions to that network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f49d860a-468e-4bfb-ac50-4b203a8cb31c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7c8efd4-6109-4e14-9aa9-998a30b0b69a
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 (below threshold)
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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 9 May 2025 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
YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SKIPTON
Postcode
BD23 5LB
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Wharfedale
Westminster Constituency
Skipton and Ripon

Further Information

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