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title: "West Cumbria Retail, Town Centre & Leisure Study (2020)"
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# West Cumbria Retail, Town Centre & Leisure Study (2020)

Buyer: COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94760298-ff02-402c-b7be-ac900c5f6c80

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## Summary

The Copeland Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "West Cumbria Retail, Town Centre & Leisure Study (2020)", aimed at creating a comprehensive evidence base document to inform future Local Plans. This procurement falls within the urban planning services industry and is classified under the CPV code 71410000. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 6 December 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 16 December 2019 and will extend until 7 May 2020. Interested businesses can register on The Chest Procurement Portal for additional documents and details.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consulting firms specialising in urban planning, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant expertise. Businesses well-suited for this contract should possess proficiency in retail and leisure analysis, as the outcome will significantly influence planning decisions in the Allerdale and Copeland areas. Engaging in this procurement could lead to further projects and collaborations within local government frameworks, contributing to sustained business growth.

## Notice

Copeland Borough Council together with Allerdale Borough Council wish to appoint suitably qualified consultants to prepare a Retail and Town Centre and Leisure Study for the local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland (excluding those parts which lie within the Lake District National Park Authority). The Study will be a robust evidence base document which is in conformity with national policy requirements as it will be used to inform the new Copeland Local Plan (2017-2035) and future Local Plan Reviews in Allerdale. Further details are provided in the Invitation to Tender documents which will be made available upon registering an interest in this opportunity via The Chest Procurement Portal. All correspondence, clarifications and submissions must be made via The Chest. For support to use the Chest please contact Proactis Help Centre: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed81bfb-59fc-45aa-a4af-dcd3ac9ef539 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2019 - 7 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITEHAVEN |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA28 7SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Kells and Sandwith |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2019 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed81bfb-59fc-45aa-a4af-dcd3ac9ef539

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed81bfb-59fc-45aa-a4af-dcd3ac9ef539
  22nd November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=67b6c8d8-290d-ea11-80fb-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.copeland.gov.uk/
- https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

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