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title: "Welcome Back Fund - Temporary Public Realm Improvements"
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buyer: "BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Welcome Back Fund - Temporary Public Realm Improvements

Buyer: BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16bd908c-d276-4b93-991a-ca5cf86f523d

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## Summary

The Barrow in Furness Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Welcome Back Fund - Temporary Public Realm Improvements," aimed at enhancing local services in the region. The tender falls within the services category, specifically targeting agricultural, forestry, horticultural, and community support services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 27 January 2022, while the contract is set to commence on 31 January 2022 and run until 31 December 2022. This initiative focuses on the town centre in Barrow, England, with key improvements identified to help revitalize the economy post-Covid-19.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public realm enhancements, landscaping, and low-carbon solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the tender's suitability criteria. Companies capable of delivering temporary infrastructure solutions, such as parklets and heated seating arrangements, will find this project particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement process could enable businesses to expand their portfolio while contributing positively to community welfare following the pandemic's economic impacts.

## Notice

Barrow BC has been awarded Welcome Back Funds to be spent by 31 March 2022. Working with partners, Barrow BC has identified that temporary public realm improvements would support the return of people into the town centre and mitigate some of the significant impacts to the economy of Barrow that have been felt due to Covid 19. The temporary public realm improvements that have been identified are as follows: * Temporary parklets with covered seating, heating, and planting on Dalton Road as a pilot to increase footfall and movement Barrow BC as part of its climate change pledge are looking for low carbon options for production and heating.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee99575-0055-4d46-ac03-b0a7d59ecba4 |
| 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 | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 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 | BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARROW IN FURNESS |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA14 2LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Old Barrow and Hindpool |
| Westminster constituency | Barrow and Furness |
| 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

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee99575-0055-4d46-ac03-b0a7d59ecba4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee99575-0055-4d46-ac03-b0a7d59ecba4
  21st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=29b34145-5162-ec11-8110-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk

## Provenance

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