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title: "Business Unit/Employment Land Feasibility Study"
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buyer: "AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-06-19"
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# Business Unit/Employment Land Feasibility Study

Buyer: AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33dec582-65aa-4b13-98a7-17714433d6a0

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## Summary

The Amber Valley Borough Council is currently seeking a qualified consultancy for a Business Unit/Employment Land Feasibility Study. This procurement falls under the real estate services category and is set in Ripley, England. The contract is at the tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 2 August 2019 and the final submission of tenders expected by 9 September 2019. The consultancy is required to conduct a detailed feasibility study on developing employment land for business start-ups, with a contract period estimated to commence on 14 October 2019 and end on 13 January 2020. The estimated contract value is £30,000, with a minimum threshold of £10,000 for interested parties to consider.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for consultancies with expertise in real estate, market analysis, and feasibility studies. Businesses specialising in architectural, engineering, and research services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The successful consultancy will play a crucial role in supporting the Council's objectives for economic development by providing insights into market demand, project viability, and effective land use, thereby fostering local economic sustainability.

## Notice

Amber Valley Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy to undertake a detailed feasibility study that will: 1. Examine the potential of three existing land assets that are available to the Council and assess the market viability of developing employment land for incubation units/business start-ups. 2. To identify and evaluate private sector land that may also be available for purchase by the Council for the development of the units, or where the Council can facilitate land owners to bring forward the build potential. To ensure long term financial sustainability and local economic growth, the successful consultancy will be required to undertake an overall market demand analysis, to identify the number and type of units required, the overall level of demand and the likely levels of rent. The study will also require a full examination of the constraints, costs of developing the project, likely return on investment and market viability, which must include a soft market test. Deadlines: * Expressions of interest/Request of documents, 2 August 19 * Estimated return date for tenders 9 September 19 * Estimated start date 14 October 19 * Estimated completion 13 January 19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a350f655-c5a7-4d4c-923e-77a68115cee5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2019 - 13 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | RIPLEY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE5 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Amber Valley |
| Electoral ward | Ripley & Marehay |
| Westminster constituency | Amber Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2019 at 13:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a350f655-c5a7-4d4c-923e-77a68115cee5
- 12 Jun 2019 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a350f655-c5a7-4d4c-923e-77a68115cee5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a350f655-c5a7-4d4c-923e-77a68115cee5
  19th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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