--- title: "Expression of Interest - CMK Growth Opportunity Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47488341-2587-4501-8573-15f4bd85d9a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47488341-2587-4501-8573-15f4bd85d9a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47488341-2587-4501-8573-15f4bd85d9a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47488341-2587-4501-8573-15f4bd85d9a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2022-11-01" --- # Expression of Interest - CMK Growth Opportunity Study Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47488341-2587-4501-8573-15f4bd85d9a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47488341-2587-4501-8573-15f4bd85d9a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47488341-2587-4501-8573-15f4bd85d9a8.json) ## Summary The Milton Keynes Council has initiated a tender process for the Expression of Interest - CMK Growth Opportunity Study aimed at informing the preparation of the New City Plan. The procurement falls under the "services" category and focuses on infrastructure works consultancy services and research consultancy services. The tender deadline is set for November 15, 2022, with the contract period scheduled to commence on February 1, 2023, and end on January 1, 2024. Businesses interested in economic research and development consultancy services would find this opportunity suitable for growth. The Milton Keynes Council, serving as the buyer, is located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, with the contract delivery address in the South East region. This tender, conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in development consultancy services. With a focus on growth to a population of around 410,000 by 2050, this tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their presence in the economic research and impact assessment sectors. ## Notice Expression of Interest Milton Keynes City Council is preparing its New City Plan to replace the existing local plan, Plan:MK. The New City Plan will provide for growth up to 2050, helping to deliver the Council's adopted Strategy for 2050 which sets out a strategic vision for the growth of the city to a population of around 410,000 by 2050. To inform the preparation of the New City Plan, the Council is undertaking a range of background evidence studies. This market testing brief is intended to describe the Council's proposals for one of those, in order to aid the development a final specification and scope of works. Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0daf7b8a-770a-4202-b731-02c9e36d07b0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 1 Jan 2024 | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79311410 - Economic impact assessment ## Release History - 1 Nov 2022 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0daf7b8a-770a-4202-b731-02c9e36d07b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0daf7b8a-770a-4202-b731-02c9e36d07b0 1st November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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