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title: "CBC-0980-T-CE A1 Corridor Study - AWARD"
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# CBC-0980-T-CE A1 Corridor Study - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bde7b9a-d451-496d-b683-eef9d453786a

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the procurement process for the consultancy services required for the "A1 Corridor Study - AWARD". This study aims to assess the growth potential and infrastructure needs for the A1 Corridor, identifying various constraints and opportunities. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is classified under business and management consultancy services. The contract commenced on 20th March 2019, with a duration of six months and a possible four-month extension, following the tender submission deadline of 12:00 noon on 22nd February 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in infrastructure planning, transport studies, and economic development. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions to improve existing transport corridors and tackle associated challenges would be well-suited to compete. The contract's focus on sustainable growth and community needs will likely attract firms dedicated to providing strategic advice and effective project implementation in the public sector.

## Notice

Consultancy services - Study to consider the growth potential and infrastructure requirements for the A1 Corridor. This study is being jointly commissioned by Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council. (the Commissioning Authorities). The Commissioning Authorities are seeking, through this commission, to consider the capacity, constraints and opportunities of the existing A1 corridor. The constraints include utilities, landscape, heritage, local and national designations as well as existing problems at identified hotspots (e.g. existing at-grade roundabouts) and how these may be resolved through an upgrade/ realignment of the existing A1 route (to motorway standards) and the delivery of supporting infrastructure to help realise Government's ambition for the Oxford to Cambridge corridor. It is critical that this study also acknowledges the delivery of cohesive and fully sustainable growth that meets the needs of existing and future communities and the economy. Help and Support - The Council will provide as much support and information as it can in order to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the Council's response will be made available to all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact us using the Correspondence facility on the In-tend portal. Last date for receiving questions on In-Tend system is 12:00 Noon 19th February 2019. Return of Tender - Completed Tenders and attachments should be submitted electronically, by the due date via our "In-tend" electronic tendering system. Tenders must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Tenders submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Tender must be submitted via the In-Tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on 22nd February. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. Contract start date: 20/03/2019 6 month contract + possible 4 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19be675-1494-414e-be6e-a57aa81cfe9d |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2019 - 19 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,400 |
| 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 | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2019 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19be675-1494-414e-be6e-a57aa81cfe9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19be675-1494-414e-be6e-a57aa81cfe9d
  29th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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