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title: "Neutral Vendor Managed Service - South of Bedford Urban Planning Framework"
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published: "2023-07-07"
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# Neutral Vendor Managed Service - South of Bedford Urban Planning Framework

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fba1dc5-0165-455b-99ec-d1f53fca6c90

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Neutral Vendor Managed Service under the title "Neutral Vendor Managed Service - South of Bedford Urban Planning Framework". The contract falls under the industry category of urban planning services, with a total value of £255,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st June 2023 to 1st August 2024, offering opportunities for businesses in the East of England region interested in consultancy services related to urban planning.

This tender by the Bedford Borough Council presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to provide consultancy services in urban planning. Businesses located in the East of England region are well-suited to compete given the specific delivery address requirement. With a contract value of £255,000, the procurement process is already at the award stage, offering a clear timeline for engagement and potential business growth opportunities in the urban planning services sector.

## Notice

Provision of a Neutral Vendor Managed Service for the access to quality assured resources for a range of advice, support and provision of consultancy services in relation to the management and delivery of Statement of Work engagements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8801ae-b873-44d4-9fe4-ee30eb67b641 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 1 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £255,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,967 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATRIX SCM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2023 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8801ae-b873-44d4-9fe4-ee30eb67b641

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8801ae-b873-44d4-9fe4-ee30eb67b641
  7th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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