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title: "CBC-1197-H-TS Arts and Culture Research - AWARD"
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# CBC-1197-H-TS Arts and Culture Research - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-909b01fb-2fb6-4a54-a206-4323a1a62bf7

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently at the Award stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "CBC-1197-H-TS Arts and Culture Research." This service falls under the Research consultancy services category and is based in Shefford, United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 12th May 2021 and conclude on 11th January 2023. The total value of the awarded contract is £8,550, with relevant deadlines for submissions having concluded on 6th May 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth in the arts and culture sector, especially for businesses that specialise in research consultancy and development services. Companies equipped to provide thorough research capabilities, particularly those with experience in arts and cultural studies, will find this tender advantageous. The clear guidance provided by the Council throughout the tender process indicates an open approach, encouraging participation from both established firms and smaller enterprises that can showcase their capabilities in this niche.

## Notice

Art & Culture Research Please follow the information and guidance supplied within the Quotation document, this will help you adhere to our requirements. Also be aware of the word count limits, any information going over will not be evaluated. If you supply information that has not been requested, it will be disregarded and will not be considered /evaluated. Please ensure you supply a response to ALL questions. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Please do not contact the Service area directly. Please view the 'Clarification' tab for any updates or responses to questions asked. Please avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all suppliers tendering, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification of, then please contact us using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Please ensure that you inform us of your decision to participate. To submit a response, you will be required to Opt In. Opt In- This will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a return. Opt Out- This will confirm to us that you are not submitting a return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision and have the option to cease any system-generated communication. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 12th May 2021 Contract term: 12 to 18 months - to completion of requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1088ed-49ba-44de-b918-eebd7ffaf80f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2021 - 11 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,550 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1088ed-49ba-44de-b918-eebd7ffaf80f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca1088ed-49ba-44de-b918-eebd7ffaf80f
  28th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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