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title: "South Worcestershire Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA) 2018"
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# South Worcestershire Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA) 2018

Buyer: MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8db5d6a2-c477-494c-9676-38bec740fe48

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## Summary

Malvern Hills District Council is seeking to support the economic growth of South Worcestershire through the South Worcestershire Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA) 2018. This tender, initiated on behalf of the South Worcestershire Councils, aims to gather evidence to identify economic growth needs up to the year 2041. The tender phase concluded on 12th March 2018, with the awarded contract amounting to £36,124 GBP set to run from 26th March 2018 to 25th March 2020. The primary industry category involved is research and development services, specifically within business consultancy and related services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in economic research, consultancy services, or local government projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender process, allowing them to contribute to regional development and potentially form ongoing relationships with local authorities. Providers capable of supporting the Malvern Hills District Council in fulfilling their objectives can leverage this engagement to enhance their reputation and expand their clientele within the local government sector.

## Notice

Malvern Hills District Council (The Council) invited Tenders from Potential Consultants on behalf of the South Worcestershire Councils (SWCs) (Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City Council and Wychavon District Council) for the provision of a South Worcestershire EDNA 2018. The SWCs sought tenders from suitably qualified organisations for the preparation of evidence to identify the economic growth needs of South Worcestershire until 2041. The successful organisation must commit to supporting the SWCs if required at the Examination in Public of a replacement Local Plan for South Worcestershire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3705b6e3-b16b-483e-a1d5-441093b41fcf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 25 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,124 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,124 |
| 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 | MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MALVERN |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR14 3AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Malvern Hills |
| Electoral ward | Great Malvern |
| Westminster constituency | West Worcestershire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BE LTD T/A BE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2019 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3705b6e3-b16b-483e-a1d5-441093b41fcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3705b6e3-b16b-483e-a1d5-441093b41fcf
  23rd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=58bb6429-ab0d-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.malvernhills.gov.uk

## Provenance

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