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title: "Northstowe Economic Development"
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# Northstowe Economic Development

Buyer: HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a6f3e6e-637c-4426-a2c4-15137d5ec7c7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Northstowe Economic Development" has been initiated by the Homes & Communities Agency, aimed at enhancing the local economy within the construction sector. The procurement falls under the services industry and is classified under several research categories, including economic impact assessment and feasibility studies. The contract, valued at approximately £49,520, commenced on 20th September 2016 and concluded on 14th December 2016. Notably, this was a limited procurement process, awarded without prior publication of a contract notice, and was formally completed on 12th September 2016.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in economic research, consultancy, and feasibility studies, particularly those with a background in construction skills assessment and economic strategy development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as the contracting authority is open to engaging businesses capable of delivering comprehensive analysis and actionable recommendations. This initiative aligns with the development of Northstowe's economy, making it a strategic opportunity for firms aiming to grow their influence within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The work requires sense-check of the strategy including looking at the impact of the newly designated Enterprise Zone, assessing the skills impact more closely. Given where the development timeline, and need in more detail with a focus on construction skills needed. We also need to embed the Economic Leadership that can deliver the 'Northstowe Economy'. This is in line with where we are in the development programme, the emerging Town Centre Strategy and in reference to planning condition no.11.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec0fd6be-3cb7-4a4f-942f-92c359f0ab15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2016 - 14 Dec 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,520 |
| 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 | HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENECON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2017 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec0fd6be-3cb7-4a4f-942f-92c359f0ab15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec0fd6be-3cb7-4a4f-942f-92c359f0ab15
  8th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e5a6ae9-66d6-4c94-86d1-9f8f30469ea1
  Framework agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4caf1a9d-ae00-4251-90f6-f6d7a1b0754f
  ITP
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf3d0b24-48e0-4490-8bbb-997cbfa4b581
  ITT

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