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title: "CBC-0976-T-CE Vision for Central Bedfordshire - AWARD"
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# CBC-0976-T-CE Vision for Central Bedfordshire - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4068626a-6ae6-4138-a60a-ef0c64e85be2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender titled "CBC-0976-T-CE Vision for Central Bedfordshire," initiated by Central Bedfordshire Council. The procurement falls under the industry category of research services and is located in Bedfordshire, UK. The current stage of the procurement is at award, following the recent completion of the tender period, which ended on 11th February 2019. The contract is set to commence on 4th March 2019 and is expected to last until 30th September 2019. The procurement method employed for this process is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and development, particularly those that can provide strategic insights and long-term planning services. Consulting firms and research organisations with expertise in public sector consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council aims to establish a comprehensive vision for the region, indicating a demand for innovative and strategic proposals that align with community needs.

## Notice

You are invited to tender for the development of a long term vision for Central Bedfordshire. Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's response will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-tend portal. Last date for receiving questions on Intend system: 12:00 noon 8th February 2019. Return of Tender - Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on 11th February. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. Target contract commencement date or delivery date: 11th March 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b95b79a-3d8a-4698-9c18-751d40db073b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,408 |
| 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 | PRIOR + PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2019 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b95b79a-3d8a-4698-9c18-751d40db073b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b95b79a-3d8a-4698-9c18-751d40db073b
  8th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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