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title: "Production of a Town Investment Plan"
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# Production of a Town Investment Plan

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88cef8ae-c584-46d6-9ee6-41f9842397c9

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is seeking a supplier for the production of a Town Investment Plan for Bedford town centre. This tender, identified as "BBC CE 01127," falls within the urban planning services sector and is located in the East of England. The procurement process was conducted openly and was awarded on 13th May 2020, with an active contract period starting from 14th May 2020 and ending on 31st August 2020. Interested parties should note that the option for contract extension until 31st March 2021 may be available, depending on future requirements. The total value of the contract is £82,715. All bids for the contract had to be submitted by the deadline of 17th April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in urban planning, particularly those with experience in developing investment plans for local councils. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the bidding process encourages participation from smaller entities. Firms engaged in consultancy, project management, and related services in the public sector may find this opportunity aligned with their business offerings, allowing them to contribute to the development of future projects that enhance local infrastructure and community planning.

## Notice

The Contract is for the production of a Town Investment Plan for Bedford town centre. The Council needs a suitable experienced supplier to produce an evidence based Town Investment Plan with a pipeline of future projects which will form the basis of negotiation with the Government over a Town Deal. Additional information: There is an option to extend the contract until 31 March 2021 if further work is required in relation to the Town Investment Plan. Original Contracts Finder notice can be found at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7178b2-4c05-4141-957a-1fe6b40e40f0

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08b77cb1-96d3-4457-a179-6b4309d4c801 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,715 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,715 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 22 May 2020 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08b77cb1-96d3-4457-a179-6b4309d4c801

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08b77cb1-96d3-4457-a179-6b4309d4c801
  22nd May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7178b2-4c05-4141-957a-1fe6b40e40f0

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