Award

Viability and Cost Consultant related to Graven Hill, Bicester

CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

14 Mar 2025 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Cherwell District Council has completed the procurement process for a Viability and Cost Consultant related to the Graven Hill project in Bicester. This tender, classified under Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73220000), followed an open procedure with key activities wrapped up by 31st January 2025. The project is set to commence on 1st February 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026. Located in the East of England, this consultancy service encompasses the comprehensive evaluation of development costs and project viability to support ongoing and future construction activities within the region.

The tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the project's suitability criteria favour these kinds of businesses. Successfully bidding for this consultancy could establish a provider as a key player in development services, paving the way for further collaborations with local government projects. The awarded contract, valued at £76,000, went to Highgate Land and Development, and represents a substantial business opportunity within the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

Viability and Cost Consultant related to Graven Hill, Bicester

Notice Description

Request for proposal for Viability and Cost Consultant related to Graven Hill, Bicester

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133a76f9-7cb1-4739-a396-1d1def5c4d7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX15 4AA
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGHGATE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT

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