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THAMES FREEPORT SMART CITIES PROGRAMME DELIVERY

THAMES FREEPORT

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Tender

12 Sep 2024 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Thames Freeport is initiating a public procurement process for the delivery of their Smart Cities Programme, focusing on project management consultancy services. This procurement falls under the services category and is to be executed in the Thurrock region (UKH32). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the open procedure method being utilised. The contract, valued at £640,000, spans from 9th October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The deadline for tender submissions is 3rd October 2024 at 17:00 BST. Given the project is accelerated due to funding and resource constraints, a swift timeline ensures compliance with legal and funding agreements.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the project management consultancy field. Businesses specialising in smart city technologies and having experience with regional agency projects will find this contract particularly suitable. Winning this contract could enhance a company's portfolio, providing visibility and credibility in the smart cities sector. The procurement encourages written submissions in English, and the absence of variant bids simplifies the competitive landscape, potentially benefiting precise and well-prepared proposals.

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Notice Title

THAMES FREEPORT SMART CITIES PROGRAMME DELIVERY

Notice Description

Delivery of Smart Cities Programme for Thames Freeport.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029304-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES FREEPORT
Contact Name
Ian Blake
Contact Email
ian.blake@thamesfreeport.com
Contact Phone
+44 7764494080

Buyer Location

Locality
TILBURY
Postcode
RM18 7EH
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

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