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title: "Contract for Somerset Futures - Trends and Scenarios"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-18"
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# Contract for Somerset Futures - Trends and Scenarios

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0018072-b388-4760-88be-80648eb15e69

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## Summary

Somerset County Council has awarded a contract for the "Somerset Futures - Trends and Scenarios" project, focusing on business analysis consultancy services. The contract, valued at £34,000, is set to begin on 9th May 2022 and will last for 12 months, with an option for a 6-month extension. The tender process has concluded, and the work will primarily take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This award was announced on 18th May 2022, following a direct approach in line with the authority's standing orders.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in economic impact analysis and consultancy services. Businesses in the field of economic research, data analysis, or strategic planning would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders in similar areas. Engaging in such public contracts can provide valuable experience and enhance business visibility within public sector markets.

## Notice

Somerset County Council has awarded a contract to develop a Somerset Futures Economic Impact and Scenarios Report. This quote opportunity was published directly to potential providers in line with the Authority's Contract Standing Orders. The initial term of the contract will be for 12 months, with most of the work completed in the 2022 calendar year. There is an option to extend the contract for a further 6 months. The value of the initial contract period is PS34,000, excluding expenses and additional requirements identified during the process which will be charged inline with the agreed rate card.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b2b788-4724-4f1c-85b2-d26bfd3038f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2022 - 8 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THIRD LIFE ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 May 2022 at 07:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b2b788-4724-4f1c-85b2-d26bfd3038f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b2b788-4724-4f1c-85b2-d26bfd3038f1
  18th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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