--- title: "Independent Expert Advice for the Solent Airport Strategic Review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e2cdfdb-be01-4eff-a6e3-6def6fd869ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e2cdfdb-be01-4eff-a6e3-6def6fd869ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e2cdfdb-be01-4eff-a6e3-6def6fd869ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e2cdfdb-be01-4eff-a6e3-6def6fd869ea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-18" --- # Independent Expert Advice for the Solent Airport Strategic Review Buyer: FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e2cdfdb-be01-4eff-a6e3-6def6fd869ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e2cdfdb-be01-4eff-a6e3-6def6fd869ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e2cdfdb-be01-4eff-a6e3-6def6fd869ea.json) ## Summary Fareham Borough Council is currently seeking independent expert advice for the Solent Airport Strategic Review, with the procurement process classified under services and specifically under market and economic research. This tender, valued at £30,000, is set to conclude on 27th November 2020. The advice will assess the development proposals for Solent Airport against the backdrop of significant economic changes due to COVID-19 and Brexit. The contract with the current operator is scheduled to end on 31st March 2021, and an option to extend it exists for up to five years. This stage is in the tender phase with an open procurement method in place. This opportunity can significantly benefit consultancy firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), capable of providing insights into market and economic research as well as management consultancy services. Firms experienced in developing investment plans and those with expertise in strategic reviews of airport operations will find this tender particularly advantageous. With a clear focus on mitigating risks and maximising opportunities for Fareham Borough Council, businesses with a strong analytical background in understanding aviation economics will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Council has a clear published vision for the development of Solent Airport. However, since it was published in 2015 and refreshed in 2018, many local, national and global factors have changed. In particular, COVID19 and Brexit will have a significant impact on the economy. Independent expert advice is required on the Council's proposals for development at Solent Airport and their deliverability in the light of changing demand and resources. Independent expert advice is also required to develop an Investment Plan for the airport to align the Council's proposals with available financing. The Council's contract with the operator of Solent Airport ends on 31 March 2021 with an option to extend for up to 5 years. Given the current economic uncertainties, the Council will extend this contract for 12 months, pending the outcome of this exercise and then consider the most appropriate way forward. An independent review of the specification of the current contract is required, with recommendations about what any new tender specification should include. Lastly, the Council wishes to understand the risks and opportunities to the Council of the current business approach, with a recommendation as to how any risks could be mitigated. This independent expert advice will inform a strategic review of the Council's activities at Solent Airport. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc59a27-cca0-4b35-9154-622cad2c5b7c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Other - Open RFx | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | FAREHAM | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO16 7AZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Fareham | | Electoral ward | Fareham Town | | Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79420000 - Management-related services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2020 at 14:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc59a27-cca0-4b35-9154-622cad2c5b7c - 18 Nov 2020 at 11:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc59a27-cca0-4b35-9154-622cad2c5b7c - 13 Nov 2020 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc59a27-cca0-4b35-9154-622cad2c5b7c - 3 Nov 2020 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68dc1428-b5ce-4553-87c9-6c53df9bfb6d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc59a27-cca0-4b35-9154-622cad2c5b7c 18th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68dc1428-b5ce-4553-87c9-6c53df9bfb6d 3rd November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://sebp.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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