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title: "DUD-CONSULTANCY SERVICES CONTRACT FOR COST PLAN PREPARATION & DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMME PLAN"
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# DUD-CONSULTANCY SERVICES CONTRACT FOR COST PLAN PREPARATION & DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMME PLAN

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5731b47-6b74-4618-90bf-2cf30cf8cb1e

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking consultancy services for the preparation of a cost plan and the development of a programme plan through an open tender process. This procurement falls under the development consultancy services category and is targeted at businesses located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 12 August 2020, with a submission deadline set for the same day. The contract is valued at £9,800, and the project is set to commence on 16 August 2020, with an expected completion date of 31 October 2020.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in cost estimation and development planning, particularly those that have previous experience working with local councils or similar public sector projects. Given its closed nature, interested businesses should demonstrate relevant capabilities and potentially previous engagement in market or consultancy sectors to enhance their chances of selection. This contract allows for tailored engagement with government bodies, which can contribute to broader networking and future public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a Consultant to prepare detailed elemental cost estimate, advise and report providing cost basis assumptions and exclusions in relation to the total development costs to form part of an application for funding from the Towns Fund which will be submitted by late 2020/ early 2021. Additional information: Please note this is a closed tender which is being procured inline with Council Standing Orders for below threshold spend, The principle of prior market engagement or prior involvement PCR 2015 Reg.41 is applying to this contract hence the closed nature of the opportunity for invited participants only. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06626a8d-cf94-4ebc-ab16-6ca5f4409a6d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2020 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06626a8d-cf94-4ebc-ab16-6ca5f4409a6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06626a8d-cf94-4ebc-ab16-6ca5f4409a6d
  12th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudley.gov.uk

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