--- title: "CBC-0976-T-CE Vision for Central Bedfordshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-818e97c5-3ea2-4beb-9440-3b6be716829e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-818e97c5-3ea2-4beb-9440-3b6be716829e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-818e97c5-3ea2-4beb-9440-3b6be716829e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-818e97c5-3ea2-4beb-9440-3b6be716829e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-21" --- # CBC-0976-T-CE Vision for Central Bedfordshire Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-818e97c5-3ea2-4beb-9440-3b6be716829e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-818e97c5-3ea2-4beb-9440-3b6be716829e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-818e97c5-3ea2-4beb-9440-3b6be716829e.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tenders for the project titled "CBC-0976-T-CE Vision for Central Bedfordshire," which involves developing a long-term vision for the region. This procurement falls under the research services category, with the tender period ending on 11th February 2019 at 12:00 noon. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically through the In-Tend system. The contract is expected to commence on 11th March 2019 and will last until 31st December 2019. The procurement process is open and follows an open procedure below the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with a proven track record in similar projects and the capacity to provide references. Organisations involved in strategic planning, consultancy, or community development would be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to contribute to shaping the future of Central Bedfordshire while expanding their client base and portfolio in public sector projects. ## Notice You are invited to tender for the development of a long term vision for Central Bedfordshire. 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 Intend system: 12:00 noon 8th 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 11th February. Tenders received after that time will be excluded. Target contract commencement date or delivery date: 11th March 2019 Additional information: Prospective contractors must be able to demonstrate previous experience of similar work and be prepared to provide references. To express an interest, please log in or register on our electronic tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire in order to view the necessary tendering documents and respond accordingly. Please note that once you have registered on In-tend a separate action (expressing an Interest) is required to access the documents, you must click on the actual Tender you wish to access. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0222ff11-a876-4052-a578-564540f153cb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2019 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0222ff11-a876-4052-a578-564540f153cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0222ff11-a876-4052-a578-564540f153cb 21st January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://centralbedfordshire.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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