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title: "Employment Opportunities Study: Otterpool Park"
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# Employment Opportunities Study: Otterpool Park

Buyer: SHEPWAY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afd3b654-3787-4350-a5c0-9f68c52f620f

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## Summary

Shepway District Council is seeking a suitable supplier for the "Employment Opportunities Study: Otterpool Park". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on economic research and business development consultancy. The tender was published on 2nd February 2017, and the tender period concluded on 3rd March 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 28th March 2017, lasting 14 weeks and includes an anticipated budget of £60,000, with a minimum value of £35,000. The procurement method employed for this tender was the open procedure.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in market and economic research, providing consultancy services or expertise in assessing job prospects linked to urban development projects. Engaging in this study could enable businesses to establish a foothold in the growing area of Otterpool Park while contributing to significant regional development initiatives.

## Notice

Shepway District Council (the Council) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of an assessment of the employment opportunities that could be available from the development of new Garden Town Otterpool Park and invites prospective suppliers to submit a quotation to meet the Council's requirements. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Specification at APPENDIX A. It should be noted that by submitting a quotation, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. Interested suppliers must log in to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and 'Express Interest' to download the Invitation to Quote documents. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 28th March 2017 and will continue for a period of 14 weeks (with any extensions) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Interested suppliers must log in to the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and 'Express Interest' to download the Invitation to Quote documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de04add-9b1c-4b83-8d4c-e3b1c85146dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,711 |
| 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 | SHEPWAY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2017 at 08:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de04add-9b1c-4b83-8d4c-e3b1c85146dc
- 2 Feb 2017 at 15:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de04add-9b1c-4b83-8d4c-e3b1c85146dc
- 2 Feb 2017 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de04add-9b1c-4b83-8d4c-e3b1c85146dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de04add-9b1c-4b83-8d4c-e3b1c85146dc
  5th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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