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Special EU Programmes Body - Provision of a Scoping Study for the Development of the Smart Towns and Villages Investment Area of Peace Plus

SPECIAL EU PROGRAMMES BODY

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23 Sep 2021 at 07:24

Tender

22 Jul 2021 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process launched by the Special EU Programmes Body involves the provision of a scoping study for the Smart Towns and Villages Investment Area of Peace Plus. This project falls within the industry category of general management consultancy services, with a budget of £240,000 GBP for a contract period of 10 months. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, having commenced on 23 August 2021 and with responses due by 23 August 2021. Bids must be submitted in writing, and the contract will comply with the Public Contracts Regulations, incorporating a standstill period for transparency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in community development and social investment. Companies that can demonstrate experience in managing similar projects and possess the appropriate qualifications would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on qualitative and cost-related criteria in the evaluation process highlights the need for suppliers who can deliver quality outcomes while remaining within budget constraints.

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Notice Title

Special EU Programmes Body - Provision of a Scoping Study for the Development of the Smart Towns and Villages Investment Area of Peace Plus

Notice Description

Special EU Programmes Body - Provision of a Scoping Study for the Development of the Smart Towns and Villages Investment Area of Peace Plus

Lot Information

Lot 1

Special EU Programmes Body - Provision of a Scoping Study for the Development of the Smart Towns and Villages Investment Area of Peace Plus. Additional information: Contract for 10 Months with no option to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cb39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023637-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPECIAL EU PROGRAMMES BODY
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
ssdadmin.cpdfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7GP
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBAN FORESIGHT

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