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title: "A Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for Restoring Your Railways Melton to Nottingham Connectivity"
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# A Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for Restoring Your Railways Melton to Nottingham Connectivity

Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27ab0e9e-eb91-4a5c-a325-cfa7777f8415

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Melton Borough Council, specifically through the Welland Procurement Unit, for a project titled "A Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for Restoring Your Railways Melton to Nottingham Connectivity." This initiative falls under the civil engineering consultancy sector and aims to produce an SOBC to support funding bids enhancing connectivity between Melton Mowbray and Nottingham. The tender period concluded on 26 March 2021, with the contract commencing on 6 April 2021 and concluding on 1 September 2021. The total contract value was set at £69,645, and the procurement method was an internal exemption decision by the portfolio holder.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in civil engineering, project management, and business management services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in developing strategic business cases, particularly those familiar with Transport Department and Network Rail requirements, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project can not only enhance a company's portfolio but also contribute to improved regional transportation infrastructure, making it an attractive endeavour for firms looking to expand their influence in the public sector.

## Notice

A contract for the production of a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) to support a successful bid to the Department for Transport Restoring Your Railways grant funding. The funding bid was on the basis of improving connectivity between Melton Mowbray and Nottingham. The SOBC will be produced in accordance with DfT and Network Rail requirements. It will include a strategic case for the enhanced connectivity, the development of options (including ITSS), the economic case, and the financial, commercial and management cases. The project will be managed wholly by the appointed consultants. Additional information: Contracting Authority - Melton Borough Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443a41f2-a111-4dfe-a92d-b78e706cda70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Portfolio Holder Decision (internal exemption) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2021 - 1 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,645 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,645 |
| 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 | WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT |
| Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE13 1GH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Melton |
| Electoral ward | Melton Warwick |
| Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443a41f2-a111-4dfe-a92d-b78e706cda70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443a41f2-a111-4dfe-a92d-b78e706cda70
  5th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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