--- title: "South Worcestershire Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA) 2018" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f9ebfc6-4fa8-4324-9e93-227ba6b57805" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f9ebfc6-4fa8-4324-9e93-227ba6b57805" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f9ebfc6-4fa8-4324-9e93-227ba6b57805.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f9ebfc6-4fa8-4324-9e93-227ba6b57805.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-09" --- # South Worcestershire Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA) 2018 Buyer: MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f9ebfc6-4fa8-4324-9e93-227ba6b57805 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f9ebfc6-4fa8-4324-9e93-227ba6b57805) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f9ebfc6-4fa8-4324-9e93-227ba6b57805.json) ## Summary The Malvern Hills District Council is currently inviting tenders for the "South Worcestershire Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA) 2018". This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically targeting the economic growth needs of South Worcestershire until 2041. Interested consultants must submit their proposals by 12th March 2018, detailing their methodology and cost breakdown, with a final report due by 29th June 2018. The tender is active and located in the West Midlands, England, and is structured as a service procurement method. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services, especially those that can provide detailed economic analysis and support local planning initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the focus on inclusivity in the bidding process. Successful bidders will not only contribute to a critical regional study but may also position themselves for future projects related to local economic development and planning support. ## Notice Malvern Hills District Council (The Council) is inviting Tenders from Potential Consultants on behalf of the South Worcestershire Councils (SWCs) (Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City Council and Wychavon District Council) for the provision of a South Worcestershire EDNA 2018. Interested Consultants should submit their proposed methodology to meet the requirements set out in the Specification and provide a detailed breakdown of costs. The submission must be capable of detailed scrutiny including through examination in public. The proposal should indicate the timing of each element of the work, including submission of a draft report and time for this to be revised before publication of a final phase one report required by 29th June 2018. The SWCs are seeking tenders from suitably qualified organisations for the preparation of evidence to identify the economic growth needs of South Worcestershire until 2041. The successful organisation must commit to supporting the SWCs if required at the Examination in Public of a replacement Local Plan for South Worcestershire. Additional information: Bidders will need to register on ProContract in order to access tender documents at https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1db9fc1-276d-4ab1-8b40-c6ccc6f3de7e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Mar 2018 - 26 Mar 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 | MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MALVERN | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR14 3AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Malvern Hills | | Electoral ward | Great Malvern | | Westminster constituency | West Worcestershire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 9 Feb 2018 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1db9fc1-276d-4ab1-8b40-c6ccc6f3de7e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1db9fc1-276d-4ab1-8b40-c6ccc6f3de7e 9th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.malvernhills.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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