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Black Cat Interchange - CPO Advice

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2025 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Black Cat Interchange - CPO Advice" under the public authority - sub-central government industry category. The process took place in Bedford, United Kingdom (UKH24 region), with the key contract period starting on 3rd March 2025 and ending on 2nd March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold - without competition, and the awarded contract was valued at £30,000 gross. The procurement stage concluded with an award notice published on 18th March 2025.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in financial consultancy and advisory services, particularly those experienced in handling land acquisitions and compulsory purchase orders (CPO). SMEs like CARTER JONAS LLP, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete for similar services due to their expertise and established presence in the industry. Such tenders provide a competitive edge and an avenue for expansion within various regions across the UK.

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Notice Title

Black Cat Interchange - CPO Advice

Notice Description

Carter Jonas are being asked by Bedford Borough Council to advise on potential purchase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eeb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010004-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARTER JONAS

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