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title: "Invitation to Quote : Consultancy Services for Public Assets Studies and Initial Hub Business Cases for the towns of Clare and Newmarket - AWARD"
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# Invitation to Quote : Consultancy Services for Public Assets Studies and Initial Hub Business Cases for the towns of Clare and Newmarket - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9972714b-bd58-49b6-9daf-0c8857c12ed1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Invitation to Quote: Consultancy Services for Public Assets Studies and Initial Hub Business Cases for the towns of Clare and Newmarket" is led by Suffolk Sourcing on behalf of the West Suffolk Property Board. This contract, classified under the services category, involves conducting Public Assets Studies and developing initial business cases for combined public service hubs in the towns of Clare and Newmarket. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the award for this contract announced on 18th April 2018. Key dates include the submission deadline at 10am on 9th April 2018 and a contract duration from 20th April 2018 to 31st October 2018. The contract value is set at £60,000, with a minimum value of £40,000 for bidders. The service is intended for the East of England region, specifically targeting the postal code area of IP33 3YU.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in feasibility studies, market research, and public asset management. Suitable contenders are likely to include established consultancy firms and specialists in public service innovation, as well as organisations capable of delivering comprehensive studies and developing economic business cases. With the potential for long-term public contracts in urban planning and local government services, this procurement could prove advantageous for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 10am, 9th of April 2018. St Edmundsbury Borough Council on behalf of the West Suffolk Property Board is looking to commission consultants to undertake Public Assets Studies (PAS) for the towns of Clare and Newmarket and, alongside, initial business cases for combined public services hub(s) in both towns at some of the sites covered by the studies. A combined piece of consultancy for the PAS and hub business case is offered as a single lot for each town. There are two separate Lots in this procurement exercise; i.e. Lot 1: Newmarket; Lot 2: Clare . You can apply for one Lot of both Lots. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/ portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 10am, 9th of April 2018. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm, 23 March 2018; which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a86dff6-98cd-4202-bf0f-bcc456144ff3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,081 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESSENTIA TRADING |

## 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
- 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 14 May 2018 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a86dff6-98cd-4202-bf0f-bcc456144ff3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a86dff6-98cd-4202-bf0f-bcc456144ff3
  14th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/
- http://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Business/Selling_to_the_Council/index.cfm

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