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title: "Business Case for Cafe and Visitor Facility at The Leasowes - AWARD"
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# Business Case for Cafe and Visitor Facility at The Leasowes - AWARD

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6db43eb6-ec28-4830-a862-31bcfed40363

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for the development of a business case for a cafe and visitor facility at The Leasowes. The procurement process was marked as complete under the "Business and management consultancy services" category. The tender, with the title "Business Case for Cafe and Visitor Facility at The Leasowes," was conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period ending on September 20, 2023. The contract is scheduled to run from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024, providing opportunities for businesses in the services industry, particularly those offering consultancy and management services.

This contract by Dudley Council presents growth prospects for consultancy firms specialised in business and management, research and development, building services, and construction consultancy. The contract focuses on developing a business case for a new facility, offering avenues for innovative solutions and tailored strategies. Businesses located in the West Midlands region or able to operate in the United Kingdom could find this opportunity suitable. The Council's openness to external funding options indicates a collaborative approach, welcoming expertise from various sectors to contribute to the project's success and sustainability.

## Notice

Dudley Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to develop a business case for the establishment of a caf? / visitor facility for The Leasowes. We expect the work to entail as a minimum the following key elements; o Review design work already undertaken and suggest improvements / enhancements or highlight risks associated with the design that Dudley has already produced o Assess the marketplace and the strategic context for the project (including current and potential visitors to the site and competitors in the local area). This should include an assessment of likely annual visitor figures at the site. o Work with Council staff and other key stakeholders (including community groups) to gain an understanding of the wider view of The Leasowes and its likely future role as a day visit attraction. o Provide lessons learnt from other projects, using the experience of your consultancy in advising on similar projects elsewhere. o Provide options for delivery and operation of the facility to include an assessment of likely income to the Council from a lease to a third party as well as an assessment of other methods of operation with an assessment of the risks and benefits of each. o Provide options for external funding for the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6fb13b-f996-460b-8433-fe13abe8e519 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6fb13b-f996-460b-8433-fe13abe8e519

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6fb13b-f996-460b-8433-fe13abe8e519
  11th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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