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title: "Bedford Town Centre Study - AWARD"
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# Bedford Town Centre Study - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0af19860-d0be-473f-b630-47d98ce676f6

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Bedford Town Centre Study," awarded to Nexus Planning Limited. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services within the urban planning industry. The contract period commenced on 11th May 2020 and is set to conclude on 10th May 2021. The procurement process was initiated via a tender, with the tender period closing on 20th April 2020. The study's aim is to contribute to the future development of Bedford's local plan through 2040, addressing key policies and allocations.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and urban planning sectors, especially those specialising in research and development services. Companies that focus on evaluation consultancy, design consultancy, and urban planning services would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging in projects like this can help businesses expand their portfolio, foster relationships with local councils, and contribute to impactful urban development initiatives.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council) is inviting tenders for the provision of a town centre study that will comprise part of the evidence base that informs and supports key policies and allocations of a new local plan for the period to 2040.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3e39f50-6226-46f3-bf42-5fb09ac2eaf8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 10 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,410 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEXUS PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 May 2020 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3e39f50-6226-46f3-bf42-5fb09ac2eaf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3e39f50-6226-46f3-bf42-5fb09ac2eaf8
  14th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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