--- title: "Future High Street Fund Outline Business Case" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-becbad56-a315-4ce3-bca9-18583465cce7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-becbad56-a315-4ce3-bca9-18583465cce7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-becbad56-a315-4ce3-bca9-18583465cce7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-becbad56-a315-4ce3-bca9-18583465cce7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-11" --- # Future High Street Fund Outline Business Case Buyer: BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-becbad56-a315-4ce3-bca9-18583465cce7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-becbad56-a315-4ce3-bca9-18583465cce7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-becbad56-a315-4ce3-bca9-18583465cce7.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Future High Street Fund Outline Business Case" is being conducted by Barrow in Furness Borough Council, located in Barrow in Furness, England. This initiative is at the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date set for 18th October 2019. The project falls under the industry category of market and economic research, with a total budget of £130,000. Interested consultants are required to express their interest and submit a consent form by the aforementioned deadline to receive further information for their submission. The procurement process is being managed through the CHEST e-tendering system, employing a fixed fee tender approach that will be evaluated based on an 80/20 split between quality and price. This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in business and management consultancy services. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of developing business cases and strategic planning will be well-suited to compete. The successful consultant will contribute to revitalising Barrow Town Centre, which is anticipated to enhance the local economy and improve the area’s appeal for residents and visitors alike. This is an excellent chance for businesses looking to grow and establish their presence in the North West of the UK, especially those committed to community-focused projects. ## Notice ** PLEASE READ CAREFULLY **Consultants are required to confirm they are able to deliver a successful bid by 18th October 2019 by an expression of interest and completion of a consent form following which supplementary information will be issued. **** Following the success of an Expression of Interest to the Future High Street Fund, Barrow Borough Council ("the Authority") is seeking to appoint a consultant to develop a Business Case for the development of proposals that can support a transformed Barrow Town Centre. The proposal will need to be completed in line with the Business Case Template provided by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Consultants are invited to submit a fixed fee tender as described in this briefing document and the submission will be assessed on a quality/price bases (80/20 split). A strong Business Case is required by the Authority in order to secure Future High Street Funding to deliver a transformed town centre capable of supporting Barrow's dynamic and growing economy while meeting the needs of residents and traders. Supporting this work is a robust strategic evidence base anchored by the emerging Central Barrow Masterplan and the recently adopted Local Plan. Success of our business case has the potential to transform Barrow into a more attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. In particular, we consider that funding could enhance the towns shopping and leisure offer, breathing new life into the area through better public realm, new sites and improvements to access and infrastructure. This opportunity is being processed through CHEST e-tendering system (https://procontract.due-north.com) if you are a registered user please search for the opportunity and if you can deliver the brief within 1 week express an interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea6d6c2-8313-4305-a15b-20ebe822ad45 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Oct 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BARROW IN FURNESS | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA14 2LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Old Barrow and Hindpool | | Westminster constituency | Barrow and Furness | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2019 at 13:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea6d6c2-8313-4305-a15b-20ebe822ad45 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea6d6c2-8313-4305-a15b-20ebe822ad45 11th October 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=13ddb8b6-27ec-e911-80fa-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Link to Chest (ProActis) Advertisement ## Notice URLs - http://www.barrowbc.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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