--- title: "Future High Street Fund - Consultancy Services for the provision of Creative Workspace Feasibility and Delivery Options" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5353a3e-fe3e-4d52-956d-3f2013b7bb9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5353a3e-fe3e-4d52-956d-3f2013b7bb9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5353a3e-fe3e-4d52-956d-3f2013b7bb9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5353a3e-fe3e-4d52-956d-3f2013b7bb9d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-06" --- # Future High Street Fund - Consultancy Services for the provision of Creative Workspace Feasibility and Delivery Options Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5353a3e-fe3e-4d52-956d-3f2013b7bb9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5353a3e-fe3e-4d52-956d-3f2013b7bb9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5353a3e-fe3e-4d52-956d-3f2013b7bb9d.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Thanet District Council seeking qualified consultancy teams to provide Creative Workspace Feasibility and Delivery Options for Ramsgate Town Centre as part of the Future High Streets Fund initiative. This tender, which falls within the services industry, is currently in the active stage of its procurement cycle. Important dates include the submission deadline for questions by 10 January 2020, with completed quotes due by 17 January 2020. The contract is expected to begin on 24 January 2020 and last for 22 weeks, with a total budget of £30,000. This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in development and business consultancy, especially those with an interest in supporting creative industries. Businesses that can effectively assess feasibility and deliver data-driven recommendations for workspace solutions in urban settings would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project aims to rejuvenate Ramsgate's high street, creating an environment conducive to growth and innovation, which aligns with the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio and influence in the consultancy sector. ## Notice Thanet District Council has been successful in its Expression of Interest (EoI) to the Future High Streets Fund (FHSF) for Ramsgate Town Centre. The object of the FHSF is to breathe new life into town centres and high streets in ways to help them evolve and adapt to changes in consumer demand and expectations. These changes are to be transformational; and ensure a thriving town centre able to sustain itself, its community and businesses. To progress with the next phase of grant assessment the Council is now required to develop a full business case for capital investment by the FHSF in support of the proposals and strategic ambition outlined in the EoI. Thanet District Council invites tenders from a suitably qualified multi-disciplinary professional consultancy teams to undertake a study to assess the feasibility and deliverability of workspace provision, aimed at the creative industries, in Ramsgate town centre. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 24 January, 2020 for a duration of 22 weeks. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Important Information: All procurement documents are available via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 1400hrs on 10 January, 2020. Completed quotation documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 1400hrs on 17 January, 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8c6ee42-8425-462a-817a-b7b297b04ac4 | | 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 | 6 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jan 2020 - 26 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2020 at 14:42 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8c6ee42-8425-462a-817a-b7b297b04ac4 - 10 Dec 2019 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1157e5a-bd6e-430b-a6b0-799af4e09586 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1157e5a-bd6e-430b-a6b0-799af4e09586 10th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8c6ee42-8425-462a-817a-b7b297b04ac4 10th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.thanet.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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