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title: "Q20365 River Valley Strategy Report"
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# Q20365 River Valley Strategy Report

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32a16811-f978-4609-b36f-6f5841f16760

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Q20365 River Valley Strategy Report" commissioned by Manchester City Council focuses on the development of a strategic report aimed at optimising the potential of the city's river valleys, specifically the Irk, Medlock, and Mersey. The procurement, classified under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, is currently in the award stage, with the tender period having ended on 14 February 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2020 and run until 31 March 2021. The total contract value is £75,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. The delivery of services will take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, engineering, or consultancy services, particularly those with experience in environmental and strategic planning. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as they often provide innovative solutions and tailored approaches that large corporations may overlook. Companies capable of managing comprehensive strategic reports, developing action plans, or offering GIS-related services would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to the local infrastructure's sustainable development and enhancing their portfolio.

## Notice

In order to optimise the potential of its river valleys, the city is commissioning a River Valley Strategy Report (with the focus on the rivers Irk, Medlock and Mersey) and an associated GIS database. The Strategy Report will be developed over a period of one year from 1 April 2020. It will consist of one cover report (providing an over-arching summary review of the city's rivers) and three individual river valley strategies with action plans focusing on the rivers Irk, Medlock and Mersey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fafd2d2-c38d-4d32-ad88-158b67de8cb6 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,160 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 5DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEP (THE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2020 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fafd2d2-c38d-4d32-ad88-158b67de8cb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fafd2d2-c38d-4d32-ad88-158b67de8cb6
  10th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e1855672-7638-ea11-80fc-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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