Tender

AC/25/051/VCS Connecting Montrose OBC/FBC

ANGUS COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council has initiated a public procurement process under the tender reference AC/25/051/VCS, seeking an Economic Consultant to prepare the Outline and Full Business Cases for the "Connecting Montrose" project. This tender falls under the "General public services" and "Housing and community amenities" industry categories. The project location is Montrose, with remote working arrangements permitted for the contract's completion. The tendering process follows an open procedure, currently in the tender stage, with key submission deadlines concluding by the 18th of August, 2025. Interested parties are invited to submit electronic proposals through the identified platform.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in business case development and economic consulting. The focus on regional development and public service improvements in Montrose suggests that firms experienced in navigating public sector projects or working within local government frameworks would find a competitive advantage. The availability of a potential one-year extension could also provide a longer-term partnership prospect for businesses able to deliver high-quality consultancy services aligned with government feedback and approvals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AC/25/051/VCS Connecting Montrose OBC/FBC

Notice Description

Economic Consultant to Prepare Outline and Full Business Cases for Connecting Montrose

Lot Information

Lot 1

Economic Consultant to Prepare Outline and Full Business Cases for Connecting Montrose

Renewal: 1-year extension if required due to delays in receiving feedback and approval from Government Officials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805468
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535524
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGUS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Manager
Contact Email
procurement@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3452777778

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Further Information

Notice Documents

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