--- title: "Invitation to Tender For the provision of Economic Growth Strategy Refresh & Economic and Employment Needs Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a7e2168-3d32-46fe-9f54-8571d8af6b39" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a7e2168-3d32-46fe-9f54-8571d8af6b39" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a7e2168-3d32-46fe-9f54-8571d8af6b39.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a7e2168-3d32-46fe-9f54-8571d8af6b39.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-14" --- # Invitation to Tender For the provision of Economic Growth Strategy Refresh & Economic and Employment Needs Assessment Buyer: HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a7e2168-3d32-46fe-9f54-8571d8af6b39 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a7e2168-3d32-46fe-9f54-8571d8af6b39) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a7e2168-3d32-46fe-9f54-8571d8af6b39.json) ## Summary Huntingdonshire District Council has initiated a procurement process under the tender stage for the provision of an Economic Growth Strategy Refresh and Economic and Employment Needs Assessment. This tender, identified as CAMBDC001-DN747591-87974014, falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with additional classifications including market and economic research. The procurement follows an open procedure (below threshold) and is open to SMEs. The contract period is set to begin on 2 December 2024, and will end on 30 May 2025, with key deliverable deadlines on 28 February 2025 and 30 May 2025. The tender period closes on 13 November 2024, and the contract is valued between £60,000 and £90,000 GBP, covering various geographical locations including the United Kingdom and international regions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research, consultancy, and strategy development. Companies offering expertise in economic growth strategies and employment needs assessments will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The involvement of the Council's Economic Development and Planning teams provides a collaborative environment alongside autonomy in delivering the tasks. Organisations with a strong background in market research, economic impact assessments, and business development consultancy services are particularly well-positioned to benefit and contribute to the economic objectives of Huntingdonshire District Council, fostering potential business growth in the process. ## Notice Huntingdonshire District Council are seeking one experienced supplier, or a consortium of experts to deliver an Economic Growth Strategy and Action Plan Refresh to inform the delivery of the Councils objectives and future direction of the activities for the Economic Development Team. The chosen organisation shall be expected to work under their own direction, but some collaboration with both the Council (including Economic Development and Planning teams for example) as well as other interested parties and stakeholders may be required. The Council is commissioning two economic related studies: * Economic Growth Strategy refresh - an update to the currently adopted economic growth strategy and action plan - to inform the delivery of the Councils objectives and future direction of the activities for the Economic Development Team - by 28 February 25 * Economic and Employment Needs Assessment - to provide an evidence base to inform strategy and policy development for the update of Huntingdonshire's Local Plan - by 30 May 25 . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6fab84-62b5-4e7d-aa94-f85add4eb2eb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 30 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | 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 | HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE29 3TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | Huntingdon North | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79311410 - Economic impact assessment - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2024 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6fab84-62b5-4e7d-aa94-f85add4eb2eb - 14 Oct 2024 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26eedc43-c22b-4cee-9ce4-e98aa5bc34b3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6fab84-62b5-4e7d-aa94-f85add4eb2eb 14th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26eedc43-c22b-4cee-9ce4-e98aa5bc34b3 14th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d260f480-3f8a-ef11-8130-005056b64545 Advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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