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title: "CBC-1346-T-SR Library Strategy Research and Supplementary Planning Development Consultancy Services - AWARD"
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# CBC-1346-T-SR Library Strategy Research and Supplementary Planning Development Consultancy Services - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bd639d1-5123-493c-912f-63fa6938b38a

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to Central Bedfordshire Council's engagement of consultancy services for the development of a Library Strategy. This contract, awarded to RedQuadrant Ltd, falls under the research and development services category, specifically focused on consultancy. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2022, concluding on 31st July 2022. The tender was originally set to close on 14th March 2022.

This consultancy opportunity is well-suited for businesses involved in research consultancy and development services. Companies specialising in business development consulting, as well as those that can deliver strategic insights for local councils, may find particularly advantageous prospects for growth. Given the nature of the service, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from the insights gained through this engagement to expand their offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) has appointed a consultancy firm to support the Library Strategy development, which will be prepared as a Supplementary Planning Document to provide evidence and policy to support the Council's Local Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fbf29d-2da9-4f15-8dad-f5b2c80d93f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,968 |
| 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 | REDQUADRANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2022 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fbf29d-2da9-4f15-8dad-f5b2c80d93f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fbf29d-2da9-4f15-8dad-f5b2c80d93f1
  29th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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