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title: "Consultancy Services: Town Investment Plans & Business Cases"
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# Consultancy Services: Town Investment Plans & Business Cases

Buyer: COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0725f9cb-26dc-4599-a9da-d6187adcb75f

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## Summary

The Copeland Borough Council is currently seeking consultancy services for the preparation of Town Investment Plans and detailed project business cases for Cleator Moor and Millom Town Boards as part of the government's Towns Fund initiative. This tender is classified under research and development consultancy services and is being processed through an open procurement method. The tender was published on 14th July 2020 and the submission deadline for bids is 3rd August 2020. The project is located in the North West region of England, with the contract period expected to commence on 12th August 2020 and conclude on 11th April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in development consultancy services and urban planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is designed to include them in the competitive process. Companies with expertise in creating investment plans and business cases tailored to local governance and economic development initiatives will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and client base.

## Notice

Copeland Borough Council (CBC) is seeking to appoint consultants to assist in the preparation of two Town Investment Plans and the development of detailed project business cases for submissions by Cleator Moor and Millom Town Boards, for funding under the governments Towns Fund initiative. Further details are provided in the Invitation to Tender documents which will be made available upon registering an interest in this opportunity via The Chest Procurement Portal. All correspondence, clarifications and submissions must be made via The Chest. For support to use the Chest please contact Proactis Help Centre: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719f499d-48ef-4b89-9e24-3bcd0892c2fa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2020 - 11 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITEHAVEN |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA28 7SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Kells and Sandwith |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2020 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719f499d-48ef-4b89-9e24-3bcd0892c2fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/719f499d-48ef-4b89-9e24-3bcd0892c2fa
  14th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8b52d073-dfc5-ea11-8104-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.copeland.gov.uk/
- https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

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