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title: "CBC-0798-H-LP Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor Framework - AWARD"
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# CBC-0798-H-LP Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor Framework - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e45b892-2c20-44fa-b2cc-62182878bdbd

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for the "CBC-0798-H-LP Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor Framework," focusing on high-level Economic Industrial Strategy Framework development. This initiative is crucial for influencing Government decisions ahead of the Autumn budget announcements. The award follows a tender process and entails a contract valued at £20,000, which commenced on 27 October 2017 and is set to conclude on 1 December 2017. The relevant procurement category encompasses consultancy services related to infrastructure works and business management across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in infrastructure, economic strategies, and business development. Companies that can respond quickly and provide extensive consultancy support will be well-positioned to engage with this project, especially those with experience in working alongside local authorities and understanding regional growth dynamics. The fast-paced nature of this contract highlights the need for agile and adept businesses capable of delivering effective solutions within tight timelines.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council are to commission a high level Economic Industrial Strategy Framework building on the Strategic Economic Plans/ spatial plans and existing evidence bases from each of the four Local Enterprise Partnerships within the Corridor. This activity is time critical, and given the breadth of the Growth Corridor the work required is extensive within a short period of time in order for our asks to be with Government to inform the Autumn budget announcements. In addition to the above, the chosen consultants will also be required to support the Council's policy development in response to the fast moving development stage of the Growth Corridor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbac8793-5444-4b8b-aae2-43d46ebfd959 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2017 - 1 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LDA DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2017 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbac8793-5444-4b8b-aae2-43d46ebfd959

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbac8793-5444-4b8b-aae2-43d46ebfd959
  27th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

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