Planning

Identifying New and Emerging Sectoral Opportunities for Boston's Future Economic Development

BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Apr 2025 at 13:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Boston Borough Council, in collaboration with the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, is initiating a procurement process to identify new and emerging sectoral opportunities for Boston’s future economic development. The focus is on the research and development sector, specifically aimed at diversifying the town's economy beyond its traditional agricultural and maritime foundations. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a scheduled milestone of engaging interested parties by the due date of 7th May 2025. This initiative seeks to align economic growth with spatial planning and infrastructure development, offering a significant opportunity for the contracting process to influence Boston’s strategic growth trajectory.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in research, development services, and related consultancy services within the United Kingdom. With a particular emphasis on servicing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), firms with capabilities in economic development strategies and sectoral growth analysis are ideally positioned to compete. Participating businesses will have the chance to influence critical development strategies and contribute to unlocking sectoral growth, thus enhancing their profile and establishing a long-term relationship with the Boston Borough Council and the associated partnership bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Identifying New and Emerging Sectoral Opportunities for Boston's Future Economic Development

Notice Description

The South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) was created to improve services, investment, and value for the community. It includes Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council, and South Holland District Council. These councils work together to be more efficient, secure funding, and tackle important issues while keeping their own decision-making powers. Boston, a historic market town in Lincolnshire, is at a pivotal point in its economic trajectory. While the town's agricultural strengths and maritime heritage have historically underpinned its economy, Boston is now facing significant challenges, including a sharp contraction in the retail sector and a changing economic landscape. A separate commissioned study is currently underway to assess the scale, potential, and future development of Boston's retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors - this study focuses specifically on revitalising the town centre through building on the strengths of existing sectors. The purpose of this new commission is to identify and assess emerging and future-facing sectors that could unlock new economic opportunities, helping to diversify Boston's economy and position the town for long-term sustainable and higher value growth. This work will also play a critical role in informing future spatial development strategies for Boston and the wider borough. By aligning sectoral growth with spatial planning and infrastructure development, this study will help ensure that Boston's economic and physical regeneration strategies are mutually reinforcing. We are seeking potential suppliers to use their knowledge and experience to suggest how the project can best achieve its objectives. Throughout this engagement, we seek to gather feedback by collecting responses on our preliminary scope and requirements, to refine and enhance our potential future tender exercise.

Planning Information

This notice has been issued to invite any interested parties that wish to access the pre-market engagement. In order to view the documentation, please register your interest via our e-tendering system, In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05070c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016803-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Ben James
Contact Email
procurement@pspsl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOSTON
Postcode
PE21 8QR
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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