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title: "Future High Streets Fund: Feasibility & Business Plan (Key Sites)"
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# Future High Streets Fund: Feasibility & Business Plan (Key Sites)

Buyer: COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5097aafc-e336-4c4a-b7ab-257739bd5946

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## Summary

Copeland Borough Council is currently seeking consultants for the "Future High Streets Fund: Feasibility & Business Plan (Key Sites)" project, focused on the services industry in Whitehaven, North West England. The tender is in the open procurement stage, with submissions due by 4pm on 24th February 2020. The value of this contract is £30,000, and it will support town centre regeneration through feasibility studies and a business plan for two key sites. The contract period will commence on 2nd March 2020 and conclude on 1st May 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in feasibility studies and urban development to engage in a vital project that will support local regeneration efforts. Businesses specializing in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in developing business plans and conducting feasibility assessments, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Through participation, companies can not only secure business growth but also contribute to the revitalisation of Whitehaven's town centre.

## Notice

Copeland Borough Council is seeking to appoint consultants to undertake a feasibility study for the re-use of two key sites within the town centre and develop the business plan for the agreed preferred use to support town centre regeneration. The feasibility study and business plans will become key documents supporting the Business Case for Whitehaven's Future High Streets Fund application to government. Further details are provided in the Invitation to Tender documents which will be made available upon registering an interest in this opportunity via The Chest Procurement Portal. All correspondence, clarifications and submissions must be made via The Chest. For support to use the Chest please contact Proactis Help Centre: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ The closing time for completed quotation submissions, via The Chest, is 4pm on 24th February 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4497c1c3-e233-40e4-8286-a9bd91bdb659 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 1 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITEHAVEN |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA28 7SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Kells and Sandwith |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2020 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4497c1c3-e233-40e4-8286-a9bd91bdb659

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4497c1c3-e233-40e4-8286-a9bd91bdb659
  14th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.copeland.gov.uk/
- https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

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