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title: "GB-Epping: Consultancy Services - Digital Innovation Strategy"
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buyer: "EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# GB-Epping: Consultancy Services - Digital Innovation Strategy

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ace8cd47-bb32-41cb-8586-20c5063b25fb

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## Summary

The Epping Forest District Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Consultancy Services - Digital Innovation Strategy" aimed at developing a strategy for the Digital Innovation Zone. This contract, which is valued at £75,000 and falls under the category of research and development services, is currently complete with the award made to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and the tender period ended on 22 January 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 February 2018 and will run until 29 June 2018, with the delivery to be based in the East of England, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly medium-sized enterprises and voluntary community sector organisations, to engage in innovative digital consultancy services. Companies with expertise in research and development, as well as those proficient in digital infrastructure, would be ideally suited to compete for similar contracts, potentially contributing to advancements in local digital environments and infrastructure projects.

## Notice

The Council seeks a partner to develop a strategy to articulate what needs to be done by partners to make the Digital Innovation Zone a reality and ensure that this new geography is at the forefront of advances in digital infrastructure and applications. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9528945c-2631-4f56-beda-29c3aa945b85 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2018 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9528945c-2631-4f56-beda-29c3aa945b85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9528945c-2631-4f56-beda-29c3aa945b85
  23rd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=298519122
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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