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title: "GB-Colchester: Concept Design Brief - Axial Way-Mill Road"
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# GB-Colchester: Concept Design Brief - Axial Way-Mill Road

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c4e2ffb-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is seeking a consultant to develop a Concept Design Brief for land located south of Axial Way within the Colchester Northern Gateway. This project aims to create a residential, leisure, and commercial mix supported by a pedestrian and cycle Boulevard, guided by a recent Master Plan Review and Public Realm Strategy. The tender, classified under design consultancy services (CPV code 79415200), was published on 12th October 2016, with a tender period that closed on 26th October 2016. The contract commenced on 7th November 2016 and will end on 31st January 2017, with a total awarded value of £7,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in design consultancy services. Businesses that are well-suited for this contract will include consultancies with experience in urban design, master planning, and public realm strategy, as they can contribute valuable insights and solutions for the development of the Northern Gateway. Engaging in this project not only aids in expanding a firm's portfolio but also establishes a solid relationship with a local authority, paving the way for future collaborations in public sector projects.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council wants to commission a Consultant to create a Concept Design Brief (the Brief) for land to the south of Axial Way within the Colchester Northern Gateway. The site is to be developed with residential, including specialist residential, leisure, open space and commercial uses in a broad mix centred on a pedestrian and cycle Boulevard. A recent Master Plan Review and Public Realm Strategy provide the planning policy and design context. The Brief is required now to provide detailed guidance on how sites at the eastern end of the Northern Gateway can be developed. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772d9578-cf01-48e1-a3f3-26bbf3c44afe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000 |
| 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 | 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 | GT3 ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2016 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772d9578-cf01-48e1-a3f3-26bbf3c44afe
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75094178-b10a-4789-8e39-8eb399b79c74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772d9578-cf01-48e1-a3f3-26bbf3c44afe
  21st November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75094178-b10a-4789-8e39-8eb399b79c74
  12th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Concept-Design-Brief---Axial-Way-Mill-Road/F65X7QH6WC
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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