--- title: "Consultancy services for the delivery of a Town Investment Plan for the Margate Town Deal" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65ac9f3d-c55d-44ef-9bc7-4dd853de1d1a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65ac9f3d-c55d-44ef-9bc7-4dd853de1d1a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65ac9f3d-c55d-44ef-9bc7-4dd853de1d1a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65ac9f3d-c55d-44ef-9bc7-4dd853de1d1a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2020-08-06" --- # Consultancy services for the delivery of a Town Investment Plan for the Margate Town Deal Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65ac9f3d-c55d-44ef-9bc7-4dd853de1d1a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65ac9f3d-c55d-44ef-9bc7-4dd853de1d1a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65ac9f3d-c55d-44ef-9bc7-4dd853de1d1a.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Thanet District Council, which is seeking consultancy services for the development of a Town Investment Plan for the Margate Town Deal, aimed at driving economic regeneration in the South East of England. This tender, classified under business development consultancy services, is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline for quotations set for 27 August 2020 at 14:00. The contract is expected to start on 4 September 2020, lasting approximately five months, with a total contract value of £40,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the consultancy sector, particularly those focusing on urban regeneration, planning, and economic development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may be well-suited to meet the requirements specified in the Invitation to Quote document. By participating in this procurement, companies can contribute to and benefit from the revitalisation of Margate, making it a strategic contract for those looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice Thanet District Council was announced as one of 100 towns in England that will benefit from the PS3.6 billion Towns Fund. The objective of the Fund is to drive the economic regeneration of towns to deliver long term economic and productivity growth through: * Urban regeneration, planning and land use: ensuring towns are thriving places for people to live and work * Skills and enterprise infrastructure * Connectivity: developing local transport schemes that complement regional and national networks, as well as supporting the delivery of improved digital connectivity The Council is responsible for setting up the Margate Town Deal Board and producing a Town Investment Plan and wishes to select and appoint an independent multi-disciplinary consultant team to prepare a well evidenced Town Investment Plan for the Margate Town Deal, to the required government standards and conditions. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 4 September, 2020 for a duration of approximately five months. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 20 August, 2020. Completed quotation documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 27 August, 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd43f08-ea3b-41ad-a799-9f46356d1161 | | 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 | 6 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Aug 2020 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd43f08-ea3b-41ad-a799-9f46356d1161 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd43f08-ea3b-41ad-a799-9f46356d1161 6th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.thanet.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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