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Buckinghamshire Devolution Bid - Consultancy Support

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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21 Jun 2021 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council is seeking consultancy support through the "Buckinghamshire Devolution Bid" tender, aimed at enhancing policy development and strategic advice within the context of local governance. This service falls under the business services category (CPV code 79000000) and was awarded to Metro Dynamics Limited for a total value of £100,000. The contract period began on 3rd May 2021 and will conclude on 31st May 2022. This procurement process was initiated with the goal of supporting various organisational objectives and strengthening local governance strategies, with an award notice published on 21st June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services, policy advisory roles, and strategic planning within the local government sector. Companies with expertise in developing frameworks for devolution, conducting research, and facilitating governmental discussions would be particularly well-suited to compete. The potential for collaboration with local authorities, like Buckinghamshire Council, can help grow a consultancy's portfolio and expand its impact on regional governance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Buckinghamshire Devolution Bid - Consultancy Support

Notice Description

Providing policy support - including developing further detail on the propositions, helping with conceptual framing and structure, advising on departmental policy priorities and strategic fit, and researching key aspects of similar agreements elsewhere Supporting meeting preparation - drafting agendas, developing briefing notes on the objectives and background, producing slide packs and other materials, and attending preparatory meetings Acting as a critical friend - advising on approach and strategy, and reviewing documents and slides Providing briefings on relevant policy or budgetary announcements - The Devolution and Local Recovery White Paper and Spending Review, using a combination of desk-based research and knowledge from our work elsewhere Attending and providing advice to the Growth Board - assisting with the drafting of agendas and development of slide packs and other materials, and attending the meetings, either in a listening capacity, or to contribute to or facilitate a discussion Attending strategy sessions with the Chief Executive and senior Council officers and partners - providing strategic advice on negotiations with Government

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c796159d-db03-433c-b57d-4b568c91dfc5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METRO DYNAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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