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title: "Demonstrator Testing of the Nature Smart Cities Business Model"
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# Demonstrator Testing of the Nature Smart Cities Business Model

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b3a00b9-1172-44c9-803d-4470bd4e6157

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the 'Demonstrator Testing of the Nature Smart Cities Business Model' initiated by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. This project falls under the research and development services category and is based in Southend-on-Sea, England. It has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 16 April 2021, following a limited procurement method through competitive quotation. The contract value stands at £39,250, and the contract period is from 26 April 2021 to 31 July 2022. The procurement concluded on 29 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in consultancy and green infrastructure projects. Businesses that specialise in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in environmental sustainability, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with Southend-on-Sea Borough Council could facilitate growth in the burgeoning sector focused on sustainable urban development and green initiatives.

## Notice

In 2018, Southend Borough Council (the Council) was part of a successful EU funding bid through the Interreg 2 Seas Programme. The funding has resulted in a project called Nature Smart Cities across the 2 Seas (NSCiti2S), which brings together partners from the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands and France to co-create a business model/case for local authorities to use in order to justify expenditure on green infrastructure (GI) in the absence of grants. More information can be found about the project on the following link: www.naturesmartcities.eu A first draft of the NSCiti2S Business Model and an accompanying Guidance Manual will be available in June 2021. This procurement exercise relates to the need for Southend Borough Council to further test the Nature Smart Cities Business Model through its application to new GI project/concepts for 4 LAs across the Interreg 2 Seas region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c38a2a0-29cc-4332-8760-1a3f25cd0d1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,250 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DR PHIL BACK CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c38a2a0-29cc-4332-8760-1a3f25cd0d1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c38a2a0-29cc-4332-8760-1a3f25cd0d1d
  26th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk

## Provenance

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