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title: "The Hold - Business Planning Consultant"
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# The Hold - Business Planning Consultant

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-263336e1-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "The Hold – Business Planning Consultant," is conducted by Suffolk County Council, based in Ipswich, England. This tender falls under the category of research and development services, and its purpose is to write a comprehensive Business Plan for a project supported by HLF funding, which is currently in its Development Phase. The tender was published on 8th September 2016, with the tender period concluding on 23rd September 2016, and the awarded contract valued at £20,000 is active from 17th November 2016 to 31st October 2017. This public procurement follows an open procedure method, providing greater opportunities for participation.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Consultancy and Research sectors, particularly those with expertise in business planning, stakeholder consultation, and market analysis. Companies that specialise in governance analysis, income and expenditure reviews, and risk assessment would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process can help businesses expand their portfolios through relevant project experience and potentially lucrative contracts in public sector consultancy.

## Notice

The purpose of the brief is to write a Business Plan for the project. HLF funding divides a project into two phases: the Development and Delivery Phase. This consultancy will be appointed for the Development Phase of the project to undertake: * background research to the project * consultation with stakeholders * desk research into the market for The Hold * comparator analysis for similar archive projects * competitor analysis for similar venues in the area * analysis of governance, management and staffing structures to deliver the project * analysis of income and expenditure * analysis of risk * analysis of the impact of the project on the organisation * formulate a monitoring and evaluation framework for the Business Plan. Additional information: To download the documents please go to www.suffolksourcing.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ce96dd-45d8-4652-86f8-ed4ebc31beaa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOURTH STREET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2016 at 17:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ce96dd-45d8-4652-86f8-ed4ebc31beaa
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce7015c-0455-4056-a8fa-01e8495f1435

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ce96dd-45d8-4652-86f8-ed4ebc31beaa
  29th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce7015c-0455-4056-a8fa-01e8495f1435
  8th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.co.uk

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