--- title: "Worcester City Council Town Investment Plan (Business Case Stage) Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b689dd7-1978-4fa2-880e-ed3c6595cbd5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b689dd7-1978-4fa2-880e-ed3c6595cbd5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b689dd7-1978-4fa2-880e-ed3c6595cbd5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b689dd7-1978-4fa2-880e-ed3c6595cbd5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-08" --- # Worcester City Council Town Investment Plan (Business Case Stage) Consultancy Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b689dd7-1978-4fa2-880e-ed3c6595cbd5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b689dd7-1978-4fa2-880e-ed3c6595cbd5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b689dd7-1978-4fa2-880e-ed3c6595cbd5.json) ## Summary The Worcester City Council is initiating a tender for a consultancy service related to the Town Investment Plan. This process, classified under the CPV code for research and development services, aims to deliver Treasury Green Book compliant five case business cases for various projects. The tender period ends on 28 April 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 10 May 2021 and conclude by 31 January 2022. Interested bidders must utilise the Proactis Pro-Contract portal to register and access the procurement documents, which will be conducted online based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for consulting firms, particularly those with expertise in local government projects and business case development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria indicate alignment with SME capabilities. Companies well-versed in facilitating public sector projects, especially in the context of economic development and community investment, will find this tender an excellent avenue for growth and engagement with local authorities. ## Notice Worcester City Council as the Towns Fund Accountable body wishes to engage a lead consultant (and as necessary sub consultants) to help it to deliver Treasury Green Book compliant five case business cases for each of the projects being taken forward under its Town Investment Plan. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d574c31-2116-4bd5-82d5-ff493cd4222b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 May 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | | 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 | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR1 2EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2021 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d574c31-2116-4bd5-82d5-ff493cd4222b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d574c31-2116-4bd5-82d5-ff493cd4222b 8th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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