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title: "England's Economic Heartland Investment Strategy and Prospetus"
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# England's Economic Heartland Investment Strategy and Prospetus

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f285695-3a8f-46f3-91e9-b8c7e075d807

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "England's Economic Heartland Investment Strategy and Prospectus" initiated by Buckinghamshire County Council, covering services related to transport systems consultancy. The contract, valued at £112,000, is located in the South East of England and was awarded on 22 March 2019, following a selective competitive dialogue procurement method. The total contract period spans from 25 March 2019 to 31 October 2019, with the tender period closing on 15 March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in transport consultancy services, particularly those with experience in comprehensive investment strategies and regional connectivity projects. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in productivity enhancement and place-making within the context of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc will be particularly well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth.

## Notice

England's Economic Heartland provides leadership on the connectivity work stream for the Oxford - Cambridge Arc, and the work taken forward through this commission needs to be aligned with activity on productivity and place-making. This commission covers both the Arc and the wider geography of the Heartland. The purpose of this commission is to develop an ambitious Investment Strategy and Prospectus for the Heartland

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d116e98-5f46-41e7-a231-c6e88e9d1391 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE MARBLE PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2019 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d116e98-5f46-41e7-a231-c6e88e9d1391

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d116e98-5f46-41e7-a231-c6e88e9d1391
  25th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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