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title: "GB-Braintree: Options Appraisal for Shopping Centre"
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# GB-Braintree: Options Appraisal for Shopping Centre

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6fe6ecb-d635-4cfd-81dd-8932cbc892a9

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## Summary

Braintree District Council is seeking a Consultant for an options appraisal regarding the George Yard Shopping Centre located in Braintree Town Centre. This procurement falls under the 'Market research services' category and is classified as a tender process that has already reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 25th January 2022. The project has a total value of £15,000 and pertains to a contract period from 26th January 2022 to 30th June 2022. The council aims to explore various options including not purchasing the site, maintaining the current state post-purchase, or redeveloping the Quadrant building, particularly focusing on increasing footfall without over-relying on retail.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in development consultancy, market research, and business development, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which are encouraged to participate. Companies with expertise in economic analysis, feasibility studies, or urban planning would particularly benefit from this contract, given the diverse options being examined to enhance the utility and vibrancy of the shopping centre in the East of England.

## Notice

Braintree District Council is looking for a Consultant to carry out an options appraisal for the George Yard Shopping Centre, in Braintree Town Centre, a scoping exercise was completed followed an evaluation and this piece of work is to follow on from these. We are looking for the following options to be worked - *To not purchase the site *To purchase the site and leave as is *To purchase the site and redevelop Quadrant building *One or two further options that we have not considered A focus on increasing footfall without reliance on retail is preferred Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7c6ddc-cdc5-4cc6-93f1-05fb63539838 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRAXIS REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 19:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7c6ddc-cdc5-4cc6-93f1-05fb63539838

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7c6ddc-cdc5-4cc6-93f1-05fb63539838
  12th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=683317843
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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