--- title: "Towns Fund Business Case development" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ecfc3f8c-f421-40f9-953b-3b04784dcd8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ecfc3f8c-f421-40f9-953b-3b04784dcd8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecfc3f8c-f421-40f9-953b-3b04784dcd8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecfc3f8c-f421-40f9-953b-3b04784dcd8b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-31" --- # Towns Fund Business Case development Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecfc3f8c-f421-40f9-953b-3b04784dcd8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ecfc3f8c-f421-40f9-953b-3b04784dcd8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecfc3f8c-f421-40f9-953b-3b04784dcd8b.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for the "Towns Fund Business Case development" project within the services sector. This procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions expected by 6th April 2021 at 1:00 PM. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £130,000, with the contract period commencing on 2nd May 2021 and concluding on 2nd May 2022. The project aims to support various regeneration schemes related to the allocation of Town Deal Funding in Swindon, located in South West England, following the town's selection for funding in 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in business and management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in developing business cases and conducting independent appraisals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can bring valuable insights and local knowledge to the projects aimed at revitalising Swindon’s community and economy. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant expertise in urban regeneration and stakeholder engagement will find a favourable competitive edge in this tender process. ## Notice Towns Fund Business Case development and assessment Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of consultancy services to either develop Outline Business Cases or act as an Independent Technical Advisor (ITA) to appraise regeneration schemes related to the allocation of Town Deal Funding. Project Description In 2019 Swindon was one of 101 places given the opportunity by the Government to bid for funding of up to PS25 million as part of the Government's PS3.6 billion Towns Fund. The Swindon Town Deal Board was convened in January 2020 incorporating Board members from the public, private and voluntary/community sectors, a separate community engagement panel of some 35 members has also been established to ensure the required level of community engagement. Following the submission of the Town Investment Plan, six schemes have been confirmed as listed below: * Kimmerfields Enabling Infrastructure - to bring forward further residential and commercial development. * Heritage Streets and Spaces - to enhance the public realm and link key town centre assets. * Health Hydro - to redevelop the Milton Road Baths into a modern leisure facility. * Carriage Works - to regenerate the Grade II listed Carriage Works to provide office and incubation space. * Create Studios - to provide a film, studio and teaching space within one of the new Carriage Works units. * Brunel Market - to develop a modern, vibrant market hall for further business opportunities. Swindon Borough Council, on behalf of the Swindon Town Deal Board, is seeking to commission providers who can be instructed to either develop Outline Business Cases or act as an Independent Technical Advisor to appraise regeneration schemes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06fc287-af66-4cb4-8fce-4227ee773567 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2021 - 2 May 2022 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN1 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Eastcott | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2021 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06fc287-af66-4cb4-8fce-4227ee773567 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06fc287-af66-4cb4-8fce-4227ee773567 31st March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.swindon.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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