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title: "GB-Colchester: Study into University Wayfinding"
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# GB-Colchester: Study into University Wayfinding

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-648a65ff-78d2-4a60-9f6f-f430862af211

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is seeking qualified consultants for a project titled "Study into University Wayfinding." This procurement falls under the urban planning and landscape architectural services category and is located in Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and employs an open procurement method. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 3rd December 2019, with the contract period beginning on 16th December 2019 and concluding on 26th June 2020. The estimated contract value is £25,000, with a minimum value of £10,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business offerings in planning and consultancy services. With a focus on enhancing navigation between university accommodations, the university, and local amenities, businesses specialising in urban design, wayfinding strategies, or consultancy services related to educational institutions would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to prepare and make recommendations on how to 'wayfind' between the University accommodations (both private and University managed), the University, Hythe Rail Station and Town Centre. 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/c6e992a2-6dfa-4fcd-ae1a-0777eb561177 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2019 - 26 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e992a2-6dfa-4fcd-ae1a-0777eb561177

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e992a2-6dfa-4fcd-ae1a-0777eb561177
  4th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Study-into-University-Wayfinding/JJZW5JZ5BR
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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