--- title: "Open Space Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-848aeb0b-a9cd-471c-a6a9-07152d8f04c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-848aeb0b-a9cd-471c-a6a9-07152d8f04c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-848aeb0b-a9cd-471c-a6a9-07152d8f04c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-848aeb0b-a9cd-471c-a6a9-07152d8f04c2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-01" --- # Open Space Strategy Buyer: KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-848aeb0b-a9cd-471c-a6a9-07152d8f04c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-848aeb0b-a9cd-471c-a6a9-07152d8f04c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-848aeb0b-a9cd-471c-a6a9-07152d8f04c2.json) ## Summary Kettering Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Open Space Strategy" project, aiming to enhance open spaces within the Borough. This initiative falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. Key dates to note include the issuance of the 'Invitation to Quote' on 1st October 2018, with a deadline for quotation responses set for 26th October 2018. The proposed contract is expected to commence on 19th November 2018, and the total value of the contract is £40,000, with a minimum value of £20,000. This open procedure exceeds the threshold for public contracts and will take place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in landscape planning, environmental assessment, and community consultation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the project intends to identify local needs and enhance existing provisions in the Kettering area. Firms that can deliver a comprehensive audit of open spaces and develop strategic recommendations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Brief Scope of Services Scope of services includes: Kettering Borough Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to provide an Open Space Strategy for the Borough. It will provide a concise, robust, comprehensive and up-to-date evidence base for the preparation of the Part 2 Local Plan for Kettering Borough and set out a strategic and action planned approach to the enhancement of existing and creation of new open spaces. The principal output will be an Open Space Strategy. Preparation of the strategy will include auditing and assessing the quantity, quality and accessibility of the Borough's existing open spaces. The strategy will provide an inclusive narrative and clear recommendations based on desk top study, an open space audit, site and opportunities assessments and consultation findings. Procurement Timetable Please note the procurement key timescales and deadlines that you will be expected to fully observe: 1. 'Invitation to Quote' issued - Mon 01/10/18 2. Deadline for Clarification Questions by the bidders - 12 Noon on Wed 10/10/18 3. Deadline for Quotation Responses - 12 Noon on Fri 26/10/18 4. Quotation Evaluation - Mon 29/10/18 to Fri 09/11/18 Clarification Meeting (if required) - Wed 14/11/18 5. Proposed Contract Start Date - Mon 19/11/18 6. Inception Meeting - Wed 21/11/18 (AM) 7. Technical Officer Workshop - Wed 21/11/18 (PM) If you are interested in this procurement opportunity then please send an email to the Procurement Unit at webprocurement@kettering.gov.uk requesting a copy of the quotation documentation. Additional information: Step 1: Identify Local Needs: Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 Step 2: Audit Local Provision: Mar 2019 - Apr 2019 Step 3: Set Provision Standards: May 2019 - Jun 2019 Step 4: Apply the Provision Standards): Jul 2019 - Aug 2019 Step 5: Draft an Open Space Strategy: Draft: Sept 2019 - Oct 2019 Revisions: Nov 2019 - Dec 2019 Final: Jan 2020 If you are interested in this procurement opportunity then please send an email to webprocurement@kettering.gov.uk, requesting a copy of the Quotation Documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba22a68-06ca-4070-b619-4efd99c1ef22 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | KETTERING | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN15 7QX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Northall | | Westminster constituency | Kettering | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Oct 2018 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba22a68-06ca-4070-b619-4efd99c1ef22 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba22a68-06ca-4070-b619-4efd99c1ef22 1st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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