Planning

Development of Fairness Plan for Central Bedfordshire

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Jan 2022 at 17:15

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is initiating the procurement process for the "Development of Fairness Plan for Central Bedfordshire". This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services, with key activities aimed at supporting the recently established Executive Fairness Task Force over a six-month period. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the publication scheduled for the week ending 4th February 2022. A Market Engagement Event is set for 10:00 on 31st January 2022 at the Council's offices in Shefford, allowing potential bidders to discuss the project and ask questions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, social research, and economic research services to engage with a local authority looking to enhance community outcomes. Companies that can provide expert advice and innovative solutions to address local challenges will be well-placed to compete for this contract. Attendees of the Market Engagement Event will gain crucial insights into the Council’s requirements and expectations, which can further inform their proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of Fairness Plan for Central Bedfordshire

Notice Description

The Council seeks to secure the services of expert external advice to support the Council's recently established Executive Fairness Task Force through a (circa) 6 month process including: - 'Getting Out and Experiencing' the challenges faced by our residents.- Considering, assessing, developing, and prioritising ideas and interventions to improve outcomes for our residents.- Preparing a report that shares this learning and a proposed prioritised fairness plan for the Executive to consider. We plan to publish this tender week ending 4th February 2022. Ahead of this, we are holding a Market Engagement Event at 10:00 on 31/01/2022 at our offices in Shefford or via Microsoft Teams (to be confirmed by 27/01/2022). This will provide bidders with an opportunity to hear more about our plans and timescales and ask any questions they may have.If you wish to attend please email procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk with names and number of attendees. Confirmation will be sent to you.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council seeks to secure the services of expert external advice to support the Council's recently established Executive Fairness Task Force through a (circa) 6 month process including: - 'Getting Out and Experiencing' the challenges faced by our residents.- Considering, assessing, developing, and prioritising ideas and interventions to improve outcomes for our residents.- Preparing a report that shares this learning and a proposed prioritised fairness plan for the Executive to consider. We plan to publish this tender week ending 4th February 2022. Ahead of this, we are holding a Market Engagement Event at 10:00 on 31/01/2022 at our offices in Shefford or via Microsoft Teams (to be confirmed by 27/01/2022). This will provide bidders with an opportunity to hear more about our plans and timescales and ask any questions they may have.If you wish to attend please email procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk with names and number of attendees. Confirmation will be sent to you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030ad3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001083-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
CHICKSANDS
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
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

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