Tender

CBC-1300-T-SR Consultancy Services - Library Strategy and Supplementary Planning Development Research

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Nov 2021 at 12:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking qualified consultants to assist in developing its Library Strategy through the tender titled "CBC-1300-T-SR Consultancy Services - Library Strategy and Supplementary Planning Development Research." This procurement falls under the services category and is structured as an open procedure, with the deadline for submitting quotations set for 12:00 noon on 4 January 2022. Interested parties should direct their inquiries by 15 December 2021, to ensure clarity throughout the process. The service delivery location is within the East of England, and the council is committed to providing support and information to all potential tenderers.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in library and community engagement strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing, as it encourages competitive bids from diverse consultancies capable of enhancing community services. Firms focused on artistic and cultural consultancy, social services, or strategic planning would be well-suited to participate in this tender, as the council aims to innovate and improve its library offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1300-T-SR Consultancy Services - Library Strategy and Supplementary Planning Development Research

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) is looking for an experienced and qualified consultant, or team of consultants, to support the Library Strategy development. Further information can be found within the Tender documents under the 'Invitation to Tender' tab of the CBC-1300-T-SR Consultancy Services - Library Strategy and Supplementary Planning Development Research Tender at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. The deadline for raising clarifications is 12:00 noon on 15 December 2021. Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, 04 January 2021. Quotations received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c147977-69b6-43c5-8c28-96df065464f1
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

92311000 - Works of art

92312000 - Artistic services

92312230 - Services provided by sculptors

92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2022 - 17 May 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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