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title: "GB-Colchester: Creative Workplace Feasibility"
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# GB-Colchester: Creative Workplace Feasibility

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0766978f-a5e2-4a67-a8f8-34471989a782

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GB-Colchester: Creative Workplace Feasibility" was initiated by Colchester Borough Council, which aims to commission a consultant for a comprehensive feasibility study regarding the development of creative workspaces in three phases. This study will evaluate two potential locations in Colchester, with all activities planned to commence on 2nd October 2017 and last until 31st January 2018. The contract has a total value of £36,976 and was awarded through an open procurement method, with the tender period having ended on 19th September 2017, one day before the award date of 19th September 2017. Expressions of interest were closed by 5:00 PM on 8th September 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses involved in consultancy related to research and development services, particularly those specialising in feasibility studies and development consultancy. Companies offering business and management consultancy services may find competitive advantages in this contract, as the buying organisation expresses an interest in SME participation, thereby promoting economic diversity and innovation in the local marketplace.

## Notice

The Council wishes to commission a Consultant to undertake an extensive feasibility study looking at the potential and options for development of further creative workspace, examining 2 possible locations in the town centre and North Colchester. The commission will be broken down into three for phases. The success of each Phase will contribute to the Council's decision process to undertake subsequent Phases with the Consultant. The Council does not guarantee that subsequent phases will be funded but, subject to satisfactory performance and/or the agreement of both parties, intends to retain the option to use the same Consultant without a further procurement process. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Expressions of interest close at 17:00 on Friday 8th September 2017. Tenders must be submitted via the delta e-sourcing portal by 12:00 (noon) on Monday 11th September 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb5680c-bb11-43cd-83e4-db9a1bbd3506 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,976 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,976 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCI |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE SPACE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2017 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb5680c-bb11-43cd-83e4-db9a1bbd3506

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb5680c-bb11-43cd-83e4-db9a1bbd3506
  20th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=279534737
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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