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title: "GB-Colchester: Consultancy Services (0068)"
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buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# GB-Colchester: Consultancy Services (0068)

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40b8a5f5-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Colchester Borough Council, which is seeking consultancy services under the title "GB-Colchester: Consultancy Services (0068)." This contract is categorised within business services, specifically focusing on commercial, financial, and legal consultancy for housing development. The procurement is currently active and falls under the award stage, with a contract value of £95,949. The consultancy work is intended to support the development of a business case for the establishment of a Housing development focused WOC and must be completed by 27 September 2016, with the contract period extending from 10 October 2016 to 30 November 2016. Services are to be delivered within the East of England, UK, using the Crown Commercial Services Framework ConsultancyONE (RM1502), Lot 4.1.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in legal, commercial, and financial analysis related to housing development. Companies that can provide valuable insights and robust modelling are well-suited for this competition. With a focus on supporting local government initiatives, businesses in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors may also find this opportunity appealing, particularly those with experience supporting councils in similar projects.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council and Braintree District Council have obtained Cabinet approval in principle to set up a Housing development focused WOC in March 2016. Work is now underway to develop a full business case which will be presented back to both Council's Cabinet in the Autumn. Further work is now required to complete the business case and therefore the Council's are now seeking to appoint a consultant(s) to provide specialist commercial, accounting, financial modelling and legal advice in developing the Housing proposals. It is envisaged that the commission will be taken forward in 2 stages; 1.Supporting legal, commercial and financial analysis to develop a robust business case 2.Following approval of full business case, the establishment of a WOC and supporting legal, financial and commercial structures Additional information: Colchester Borough Council undertook this tender exercise via a mini competition utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework ConsultancyONE (RM1502), Lot 4.1. The initial Business case (Stage 1) must be completed by November and this will determine whether stage 2 is undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a501121a-a7e5-4da5-85d9-eb7c1e4d06d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2016 - 30 Nov 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,949 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,949 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a501121a-a7e5-4da5-85d9-eb7c1e4d06d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a501121a-a7e5-4da5-85d9-eb7c1e4d06d7
  30th September 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=220834456
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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