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title: "CBC-1475-Q-BD Evaluation of Time2Connect - Community Development in Houghton Regis - AWARD"
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# CBC-1475-Q-BD Evaluation of Time2Connect - Community Development in Houghton Regis - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a33fa07-6630-4aa4-b80b-3c2077621518

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract to Apteligen for the evaluation of the Time2Connect (T2C) Project in Houghton Regis. The contract involves analysing the outcomes and impacts of the project to assess its effectiveness in supporting and connecting local residents. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is from 8th March 2023 to 31st August 2023, with a total value of £29,731.25.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation, project management consultancy, general management consultancy, test and evaluation, and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focus on community development and evaluation services. The contract location is in Houghton Regis, East of England, United Kingdom.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed a provider to provide a comprehensive evaluation to show the outcomes and impacts from the Time2Connect (T2C) Project, which was commissioned to deliver assets-based community development in Houghton Regis, with a view to determining the viability of future commissioning. The evaluation will be used to identify whether T2C was effective in supporting and connecting local residents in line with the original aims and objectives of the Project, as documented in the Specification, as well as identifying any unforeseen outcomes and impacts, especially in light of the context provided by the COVID-19 Pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd0c8a5c-d332-47a7-97a1-26203a4777b4 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,731 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APTELIGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73430000 - Test and evaluation
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2023 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd0c8a5c-d332-47a7-97a1-26203a4777b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd0c8a5c-d332-47a7-97a1-26203a4777b4
  6th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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