Tender

Bure Place Crown Walk Request for Proposal

CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

24 May 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

Cherwell District Council is seeking proposals for the "Bure Place Crown Walk Request for Proposal" as part of a project aimed at enhancing the Crown Walk area in Bicester town centre, with a focus on urban planning and landscape architectural services. This active procurement is in the tender stage and follows an open competition procurement method, specifically a below-threshold process. The total estimated contract value is £50,000, with a tender end date on 30th May 2025 and an enquiry period ending on 28th May 2025. The contract, which is expected to start on 19th June 2025 and conclude by 18th June 2026, will be performed within Oxfordshire, UK, and includes opportunities for service renewal.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning and landscape architecture services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participation is open to suppliers who can provide expertise in the installation of seating, planters and planting solutions to create an inviting public space in Bicester. With Cherwell District Council as the buying organisation and a concession-based special regime, businesses that provide landscape protection and gardening services might particularly benefit from a closer engagement with this community-driven project, potentially paving the way for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Bure Place Crown Walk Request for Proposal

Notice Description

As part of the improvements to Bicester town centre, we have secured dedicated funding to enhance the Crown Walk area of the town centre, creating a safer, greener, and more inviting space for the community and visitors to enjoy. This investment allows us to focus on improvements that will make the area more welcoming while supporting the broader vision for Bicester town centre. The supply and installation of seating, planters and plants in the Crown Walk public area of Bicester town centre, as per requirements detailed within Appendix 1: Specification

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Services along with goods maybe required for a limited time past the contract end date

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05257b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027256-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

90721100 - Landscape protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2026 6-12 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
CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Wain
Contact Email
christopher.wain@cherwell-dc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 12952211592

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX15 4AA
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

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