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title: "North Northamptonshire Investment Framework"
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buyer: "KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# North Northamptonshire Investment Framework

Buyer: KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2f889b2-9bee-4c59-b9f4-01ce74360c80

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## Summary

The Kettering Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the North Northamptonshire Investment Framework, aimed at identifying and prioritising strategic infrastructure projects in the area. The process falls under technical planning services and is classified as an open procurement method, with the tender period closing on 6th June 2018. Key dates include a deadline for clarification questions on 25th May, provisional interviews on 12th June, and consultants being appointed on 13th June. The project is set to run until 31st March 2019, and potential bidders should note the delivery address in Kettering with the postal code NN14 4LZ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in technical and urban planning services, as well as environmental planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate and leverage their expertise in urban development and infrastructure. Success in this procurement could lead to further consultancy projects related to growth and funding deals, contributing to business expansion in the public sector.

## Notice

Tenders are sought for the preparation of a North Northamptonshire Investment Framework (NNIF). This will identify and prioritise strategic infrastructure and growth enabling projects and programmes, providing a robust basis for negotiating a housing and growth deal with government, and for securing other private and public-sector investment needed to accelerate delivery of the adopted Joint Core Strategy. The indicative programme for this work is identified below: Indicative Procurement Timetable 18/5/2018 - KBC issues consultancy brief on behalf of JPDU on Contracts Finder 25/5/2018 - Deadline for clarification questions (JPDU to respond by 30/5) 1700 hours on 6/6/2018 - Deadline for tenders 12/6/2018 - Provisional date for interviews 13/6/2018 - Appointment of consultants 14/6/2018 - Inception meeting (information on projects etc. to be provided). Potential for consultants to attend JDC (7.00pm) to outline approach 20/6/2018 - Stakeholder workshop 26/7/2018 - Member workshop (JDC & JPC) at 6.00 pm 6/9/2018 - Steering Group finalises draft NNIF & proposed growth deal 20/9/2018 - JDC endorses NNIF & proposed growth deal (potentially as confidential item) By 31/3/2019 - Draw down of further consultancy advice in relation to growth deal and funding bids If you are interested in this procurement opportunity then please send an email to the Procurement Unit at webprocurement@kettering.gov.uk requesting a copy of the Tender Documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ff32a4-65a4-4f46-bb8e-942aae47e49a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN15 7QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 18 May 2018 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ff32a4-65a4-4f46-bb8e-942aae47e49a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ff32a4-65a4-4f46-bb8e-942aae47e49a
  18th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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