--- title: "CBC-0980-T-CE A1 Corridor Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53bbd9df-0943-4bb4-bf96-40538eb94ad6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53bbd9df-0943-4bb4-bf96-40538eb94ad6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53bbd9df-0943-4bb4-bf96-40538eb94ad6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53bbd9df-0943-4bb4-bf96-40538eb94ad6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-24" --- # CBC-0980-T-CE A1 Corridor Study Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53bbd9df-0943-4bb4-bf96-40538eb94ad6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53bbd9df-0943-4bb4-bf96-40538eb94ad6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53bbd9df-0943-4bb4-bf96-40538eb94ad6.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently conducting a procurement process titled "CBC-0980-T-CE A1 Corridor Study," aimed at obtaining consultancy services to assess the growth potential and infrastructure needs for the A1 corridor. This procurement falls under the services category within the business and management consultancy sector. The tendering process is at the 'Tender' stage, with the deadline for submission set for 12:00 noon on 22nd February 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 20th March 2019, lasting for six months, with a possible four-month extension. The tender is being processed through an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to apply. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in infrastructure and urban planning, particularly those with expertise in the management of transport corridors and sustainable development. Businesses experienced in addressing constraints and identifying opportunities within complex local and national frameworks would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Firms should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to contribute to government initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth and community development, specifically within the context of the Oxford to Cambridge corridor. ## Notice Consultancy services - Study to consider the growth potential and infrastructure requirements for the A1 Corridor. This study is being jointly commissioned by Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council. (the Commissioning Authorities). The Commissioning Authorities are seeking, through this commission, to consider the capacity, constraints and opportunities of the existing A1 corridor. The constraints include utilities, landscape, heritage, local and national designations as well as existing problems at identified hotspots (e.g. existing at-grade roundabouts) and how these may be resolved through an upgrade/ realignment of the existing A1 route (to motorway standards) and the delivery of supporting infrastructure to help realise Government's ambition for the Oxford to Cambridge corridor. It is critical that this study also acknowledges the delivery of cohesive and fully sustainable growth that meets the needs of existing and future communities and the economy. Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's response will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-tend portal. Last date for receiving questions on In-Tend system is 12:00 Noon 19th February 2019. Return of Tender - Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on 22nd February. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. Contract start date: 20/03/2019 6 month contract + possible 4 month extension Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92bb4e5e-973e-43bb-a973-686648dd2c0c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2019 - 19 Sep 2019 | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2019 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92bb4e5e-973e-43bb-a973-686648dd2c0c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92bb4e5e-973e-43bb-a973-686648dd2c0c 24th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://centralbedfordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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