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title: "GB-Chelmsford: Retail capacity study"
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# GB-Chelmsford: Retail capacity study

Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f47f10c9-d4e5-4bd7-af8f-aaaa7f79127d

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## Summary

Chelmsford City Council is currently seeking proposals for a "Retail capacity study" as part of their procurement activities in the services industry. The tender, initiated on 8 April 2022, is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 29 April 2022. The project aims to commission a qualified consultant to provide updated retail evidence for the review of the Local Plan, with a budget between £25,000 and £50,000. This study will be carried out in the East of England, with the contract expected to commence on 1 June 2022 and last until 31 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in retail market analysis and urban planning will find this an excellent chance to grow their client base, as the contracting authority has indicated suitability for SMEs. Companies prepared to deliver high-quality consultancy work tailored to local government needs will be particularly well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Council wishes to commission a suitably qualified consultant to provide updated retail evidence for the review of the Local Plan 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/d1951d5b-d847-4979-9baa-bb8d70bfb071 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 18:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1951d5b-d847-4979-9baa-bb8d70bfb071

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1951d5b-d847-4979-9baa-bb8d70bfb071
  8th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Chelmsford:-Retail-capacity-study/2GT8CK9FY6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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