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Community run Post Office feasibility study

ABRONHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Abronhill Housing Association in Cumbernauld, UK, has recently completed a procurement process for a "Community run Post Office feasibility study" within the "services" category. The tender was awarded to Ahead Business Consulting. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The study aimed to explore the feasibility of a post office social enterprise in the Abronhill area. The tender had key dates including the contract award on 20th April 2022 and a tender period end date on 1st April 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth for consultants experienced in community projects and service feasibility studies. Businesses specialized in social enterprises, community amenities, and consultancy services could find this tender particularly suitable. The Abronhill Housing Association as the buying organization was seeking expertise in developing a community-run post office with retail activities. The successful bidder, Ahead Business Consulting, won a contract valued at £9,000 GBP, indicating a significant opportunity for business development in the social enterprise sector.

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Notice Title

Community run Post Office feasibility study

Notice Description

We wish to undertake a feasibility study into a post office social enterprise for Abronhill, Cumbernauld

Lot Information

Lot 1

Abronhill Housing Association are looking to commission consultants to undertake a Feasibility Study into the potential for a community-run post office and associated retail activity within the community of Abronhill, Cumbernauld.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000685286
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL482819
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£7,200 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABRONHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Stephen Macintyre
Contact Email
smacintyre@abronhillha.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1236457948

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBERNAULD
Postcode
G67 3AZ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cumbernauld East
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AHEAD BUSINESS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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