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title: "GB-Telford: Business Case Assurance - Towns Fund"
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# GB-Telford: Business Case Assurance - Towns Fund

Buyer: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66e0edcb-e62a-4045-a553-6bff3b0d4f8f

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## Summary

The Telford & Wrekin Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Business Case Assurance - Towns Fund", which falls under the services category, specifically related to system quality assurance and evaluation consultancy. The contract, valued at £14,000, is based in Telford, West Midlands, UK, and is currently in the award stage following the completion of the tender process. Key details include a contract period from 12th October 2021 to 1st April 2022, with the tender period ending on 11th October 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in project management, evaluation, and system quality assurance to expand their business. Companies with expertise in developing business cases and adherence to governmental policies will be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement reflects a broader investment initiative, providing potential for significant engagement in the local economic development projects stemming from the Towns Fund.

## Notice

Telford has been offered a Town Deal to a value of PS22.3 million (subject to successfully completing Phase 2 of the Towns Fund Process) and in line with HM Treasury's Green Book, business cases are being developed for priority projects. Telford and Wrekin Council is seeking to appoint a lead consultant to develop and undertake independent assurance, appraisal and evaluation of each business case to ensure that: -The 5-case model has been applied to all projects. The assessment will require a review of the assumptions, methodology and approach taken in the development of all 5 cases within each of the four business cases -Each business case has been developed independently and all bias has been removed -All government policy and guidance relevant to the production of each business case has been adhered to

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08e9fac-7891-442b-99ad-8ea85c235685 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2021 - 1 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF1 1LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Haygate & Park |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHAMBERLAIN WALKER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08e9fac-7891-442b-99ad-8ea85c235685

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08e9fac-7891-442b-99ad-8ea85c235685
  14th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=650723774
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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