--- title: "CINDERFORD TOWN CENTRE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4378d706-e18a-4c28-ad2c-466f2e89fdc4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4378d706-e18a-4c28-ad2c-466f2e89fdc4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4378d706-e18a-4c28-ad2c-466f2e89fdc4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4378d706-e18a-4c28-ad2c-466f2e89fdc4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CINDERFORD TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-20" --- # CINDERFORD TOWN CENTRE Buyer: CINDERFORD TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4378d706-e18a-4c28-ad2c-466f2e89fdc4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4378d706-e18a-4c28-ad2c-466f2e89fdc4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4378d706-e18a-4c28-ad2c-466f2e89fdc4.json) ## Summary The Cinderford Town Council is currently seeking consultancy services for the development of a detailed business case, designs, and budget estimates to realise the vision for Cinderford Town Centre. This procurement, initiated with a single tender action below threshold, is classified under architectural and related services and is located in the South West of England. The tender period ends at 17:00 on 23rd December 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 27th January 2020 and ending on 20th June 2020. Interested parties should note that attendance at two pre-arranged meetings in London and Bristol in January is required from a representative of the successful bidder. This project presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for firms specialising in architectural design, urban planning, and related construction services. Businesses that can navigate the complexities of public sector consultancy, particularly those accredited as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this initiative, successful bidders can enhance their portfolio and contribute to the revitalisation of the Cinderford Town Centre, aligning with the Government's Future High Street Fund objectives. ## Notice Consultancy Work to develop a detailed business case, designs and budget estimates to deliver the Cinderford Town Centre vision and ambition for change. Closing Date for Tenders: 17:00 on 23rd December 2019 Please note: the appointed consultant will need to be available to attend two pre-arranged meetings - 17th January in London and the 23rd January in Bristol. A representative from Cinderford Town Council will be in attendance at both. The timings for the London meeting (17th January) are to be confirmed. The Bristol meeting is 1 till 3pm on the 23rd January In the case of both meetings only one representative from the successful bidder will be required to attend. Cinderford Town Council (CTC) supported by Forest of Dean District Council has made a successful Stage 1 bid to the Government's Future High Street Fund (FHSF). The Expression of Interest is attached at Appendix a) and the Rough Order of Magnitude project form at Appendix b). Initial revenue funding has been secured to prepare a detailed 5-case business plan, detailed designs & costings. The business plan will need to make a viable business case to support a Stage 2 bid submission in June 2020, in a bid to secure FHSF capital and revenue funding to deliver exciting proposals to acquire & re-purpose buildings in the town centre, improve public realm, highway safety and new town park/cycle/car parking spaces. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae9fdd6-4701-44bb-bc47-9a9fd745ee13 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jan 2020 - 20 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CINDERFORD TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | CINDERFORD | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL14 2AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Forest of Dean | | Electoral ward | Cinderford East | | Westminster constituency | Forest of Dean | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services - 71500000 - Construction-related services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2019 at 09:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae9fdd6-4701-44bb-bc47-9a9fd745ee13 - 18 Dec 2019 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae9fdd6-4701-44bb-bc47-9a9fd745ee13 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ae9fdd6-4701-44bb-bc47-9a9fd745ee13 20th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed20a12a-8a0a-4c21-ab6f-3c7abbadd2f6 ITT Doc - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b8116e0-5118-4dfc-b29e-24d379cf70f9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b78a1793-7564-4167-a832-94075e1cfca3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8313d74a-5ad1-4a15-a9e0-0cc4a9b4995f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/361eeb6f-80c5-4902-a8e2-e13865b93a13 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66a87643-4a08-4d64-9f7b-f8597fb4c8c7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7835dff5-fb5b-42aa-b6f1-fbfc14a6a8f0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6f6eec1-22ac-41af-9d05-2427f6f76de4 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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