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title: "CBC-0851-H-CE Supporting Town and Parish Councils in Neighbourhood Planning - AWARD"
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# CBC-0851-H-CE Supporting Town and Parish Councils in Neighbourhood Planning - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2feb8ff4-8c4e-467f-a8ac-1ffbf4f9cceb

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Central Bedfordshire Council, pertains to the contract titled "CBC-0851-H-CE Supporting Town and Parish Councils in Neighbourhood Planning." This contract falls under the category of technical planning services and is set in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. The award stage of this tender was completed on 27 March 2018, with the contract effective from 3 April 2018 until 1 April 2020. The estimated value of the contract is between £7,000 and £10,000, and quotations were required to be submitted electronically via the In-Tend system by 26 March 2018. Notably, questions regarding the process needed to be submitted by 20 March 2018, ensuring clarity for all bidders.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in planning services, particularly those experienced in engaging with local councils and community consultations. Companies offering consultancy in neighbourhood planning, public engagement, and statutory regulations would be well-placed to compete for this contract. Additionally, the support provided by the Council throughout the quotation process is advantageous for businesses new to public procurement, creating a more accessible entry point into local government contracts.

## Notice

The Council is seeking additional resource in carrying out its duty to support Town and Parish Council's aspirations for neighbourhood planning. The following service is being sought: To attend meetings of Town or Parish Councils or Neighbourhood Plan Steering Groups/Working Groups (referred to as NP Groups) as required by the Council. (Currently there are 34 NP Groups, however, there may be more coming forward and time will need to be apportioned between them). To advise those involved in producing neighbourhood plans of relevant processes, statutory regulations and current practice as required. To advise on the type, method and publicity of public consultations appropriate to the stages in neighbourhood plan preparation. Where requested by the NP Groups, to attend and/or facilitate public consultations To maintain close liaison with the Council Officers throughout the process, including regular face to face meetings and communication by email. The contract will last until April 2020, quotes should be in the range of PS7,000 - PS10,000. Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our 'In-Tend' electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the 'My Return' section of the system. Quotations submitted via the 'Correspondence' facility will not be considered. Your quotation must be submitted via the In-Tend system no later than 12:00 noon on 26/03/2018. Quotations after this time will be excluded. Help and support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all firms quoting, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Deadline for questions closes 20/03/2018 - Questions and responses will be issued via the Clarification facility on the In-Tend portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d992520-c1cf-4f21-b474-207b8f9f6e0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE RURAL COMMUNITIES CHARITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2018 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d992520-c1cf-4f21-b474-207b8f9f6e0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d992520-c1cf-4f21-b474-207b8f9f6e0f
  13th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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