Tender

Brief for Feasibility Study

BAYS OF HARRIS STEERING GROUP

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Tender

24 Oct 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Bays of Harris Steering Group is currently seeking proposals for a "Brief for Feasibility Study" aimed at updating a 2017 feasibility study to explore sustainable development options for the Bays of Harris Estate, located in the Isle of Harris, UK. This procurement, classified under the "Housing and community amenities" category, is in the planning stage and is using an open procurement method. The tender closes on 1st November 2019, with an associated budget of £8,000. Interested bidders can submit their proposals electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on community development, housing, tourism, and environmental initiatives. Companies that specialise in feasibility studies, urban planning, and community engagement will find a good fit in this procurement, particularly those experienced with collaborative projects in rural settings. Additionally, businesses looking to contribute to housing and tourism development on the Isle of Harris could leverage this opportunity to expand their capabilities and client base.

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Notice Title

Brief for Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The overarching purpose of this commission is to update the original 2017 feasibility study by identifying and costing specific development options that will deliver economic, social and environmental benefits so as to ensure the sustainable development of the Bays of Harris Estate. An independent valuation of the Estate has been produced separately.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overarching purpose of this commission is to update the original 2017 feasibility study by identifying and costing specific development options that will deliver economic, social and environmental benefits so as to ensure the sustainable development of the Bays of Harris Estate. An independent valuation of the Estate has been produced separately. The 2017 feasibility report contains a range of useful background information and discussion of various potential areas of development. The update should identify and cost specific development options relating to the following priority areas: 1. Housing - Identification and analysis of suitable development options and sites for a range of housing provision on the Bays of Harris Estate including new build, renovation and provision of house plots. - Analysis of associated costs and delivery options for identified development options, including scope for partnership working with external agencies and funding options for housing delivery. 2. Business Development - Identification and analysis of initiatives to support existing and new businesses on the Estate, including the scope for providing business space for micro-businesses. 3. Tourism - Identification and analysis of options for adding value to the tourism offer on the Estate through: a) Provision of new land and/or marine-based infrastructure, facilities and services. b) Extending the season for existing accommodation and other provision. c) The development of eco-tourism. - Analysis of how the tourism offer on the Estate can be most effectively marketed 4. Land Management - Identification and analysis of options for assisting in the development of crofting on the Estate. - Identification and analysis of options for paths infrastructure maintenance and development. 5. Community Amenities - Identification and analysis of options for developing community amenities that will contribute to the sustainable development of both the Bays of Harris Estate and the Isle of Harris as a whole. Identification and analysis of development options in relation to the above priority areas must demonstrate an understanding of the wider development context for both the Isle of Harris and the Western Isles as a whole. The options analysis must specifically demonstrate how the suggested options complement initiatives being undertaken by neighbouring community-owned Estates, Harris Development Limited and the Community Planning Partnership as appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000601975
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369983
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BAYS OF HARRIS STEERING GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
john.maher@hebrides.net
Contact Phone
+44 1870602519

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF HARRIS
Postcode
HS3 3EN
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Na Hearadh
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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