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# Economic and Employment Study Tender

Buyer: TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f0a613b-9a4d-402b-beb4-b099e3c2631a

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## Summary

The Tendring District Council, in partnership with Essex County Council, is seeking consultants for an Economic and Employment Study to inform the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Development Plan Document. The procurement stage is an award, with a contract value of £45,265 GBP. The contract period is from July 19, 2021, to December 31, 2021. The study falls under the main procurement category of services and is in the 'Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis' classification. The tender period ended on June 18, 2021.

This contract provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in feasibility studies, advisory services, or market and economic research to grow their business. Businesses interested in urban planning services or pre-feasibility studies may find this tender of particular interest. The study is focused on the East of England region and aims to maximise economic and employment opportunities within the Garden Community development, promoting innovation and sustainable solutions.

## Notice

Tendring District Council and Colchester Borough Council in partnership with Essex County Council (the Councils) seek to appoint consultants to undertake an Economic and Employment Study to inform the preparation of the emerging Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Development Plan Document (DPD). The study will: * advise the Councils of the potential means of maximising the positive economic and employment generation opportunities of the Garden Community development * include analysis and options for location, format and potential end-users of the 25 hectares of employment allocation envisaged as part of the development * take into account the long-term nature of the development and the potential for innovation and change over the period of construction * consider the wider objectives of the Garden Community, including the Garden Community Principles and the aspirations to create one new job per household, promote innovation and quality, achieve considerable 'modal shift' in favour of sustainable transport solutions and the need to create a vibrant local economy based on realistic market principles If you would like to be considered for this contract please use the link below where all documents are included that will enable you to offer a submission. Please follow instructions in specification which includes details of how to ask any clarification questions along with deadlines for questions and also quotations including how and where to return your quotation. These instructions must be followed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7890088e-6e37-4972-93a5-37b199c4a0f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,265 |
| 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 | TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CLACTON-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO15 1SE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Tendring |
| Electoral ward | Pier |
| Westminster constituency | Clacton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2023 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7890088e-6e37-4972-93a5-37b199c4a0f9
- 17 May 2021 at 08:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae09cc1-55b3-40ee-9865-13827ed581d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7890088e-6e37-4972-93a5-37b199c4a0f9
  17th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae09cc1-55b3-40ee-9865-13827ed581d5
  17th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/business/doing-business-council/economic-and-employment-study-tender
  Above links to all documents to enable quotation

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