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title: "ARFQ To Carry Out a Community /Engagement Exercise For The Development of a Heritage Lottery Fund Bid for Botanic Gardens, Churchtown, Southport"
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# ARFQ To Carry Out a Community /Engagement Exercise For The Development of a Heritage Lottery Fund Bid for Botanic Gardens, Churchtown, Southport

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34647b07-92c1-4c20-bc65-db318f39b25c

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## Summary

Sefton Council is initiating a tender titled "ARFQ To Carry Out a Community /Engagement Exercise For The Development of a Heritage Lottery Fund Bid for Botanic Gardens, Churchtown, Southport." This procurement process, classified under marketing management consultancy services, is taking place in Southport, England. The tender is currently at the active stage and must be submitted by 8th August 2022. The overall budget for this project is set at £44,000, with a minimum value of £20,000, and the contract period is expected to run from 22nd August 2022 to 31st May 2023, following a six-month engagement exercise aimed at enhancing access to the historic park.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those in consultancy, public engagement, and community development sectors, to support Sefton Council in its community consultation efforts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is designed to foster inclusivity. Successful bidders will play an integral role in shaping the future of the Botanic Gardens, thereby contributing to significant community improvement and engagement, which can enhance their market presence and portfolio.

## Notice

Sefton Council are seeking the services of a specialist consultancy to support with a public consultation / engagement exercises to inform the development of a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) bid for Botanic Gardens, Southport to fund improvements and enhance residents' and visitors' access to the historic park, recreation facilities and open space. Support is required to design, manage and deliver the overall consultation / engagement exercise as well as to provide additional capacity and expertise. This will include carrying out a range of engagement activities and project evaluation activities. The consultation will commence in August 2022 and will approx. take 6 months to complete, followed up with analysis and reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3caabf8-7856-4a31-bd76-c380dba929bb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2022 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2022 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3caabf8-7856-4a31-bd76-c380dba929bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3caabf8-7856-4a31-bd76-c380dba929bb
  1st August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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