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title: "Buckinghamshire Devolution Bid - Consultancy Support"
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# Buckinghamshire Devolution Bid - Consultancy Support

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4cd834a-11c7-4963-a81a-5b71d47964af

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire Council is seeking consultancy support through the "Buckinghamshire Devolution Bid" tender, aimed at enhancing policy development and strategic advice within the context of local governance. This service falls under the business services category (CPV code 79000000) and was awarded to Metro Dynamics Limited for a total value of £100,000. The contract period began on 3rd May 2021 and will conclude on 31st May 2022. This procurement process was initiated with the goal of supporting various organisational objectives and strengthening local governance strategies, with an award notice published on 21st June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services, policy advisory roles, and strategic planning within the local government sector. Companies with expertise in developing frameworks for devolution, conducting research, and facilitating governmental discussions would be particularly well-suited to compete. The potential for collaboration with local authorities, like Buckinghamshire Council, can help grow a consultancy's portfolio and expand its impact on regional governance.

## Notice

Providing policy support - including developing further detail on the propositions, helping with conceptual framing and structure, advising on departmental policy priorities and strategic fit, and researching key aspects of similar agreements elsewhere Supporting meeting preparation - drafting agendas, developing briefing notes on the objectives and background, producing slide packs and other materials, and attending preparatory meetings Acting as a critical friend - advising on approach and strategy, and reviewing documents and slides Providing briefings on relevant policy or budgetary announcements - The Devolution and Local Recovery White Paper and Spending Review, using a combination of desk-based research and knowledge from our work elsewhere Attending and providing advice to the Growth Board - assisting with the drafting of agendas and development of slide packs and other materials, and attending the meetings, either in a listening capacity, or to contribute to or facilitate a discussion Attending strategy sessions with the Chief Executive and senior Council officers and partners - providing strategic advice on negotiations with Government

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c796159d-db03-433c-b57d-4b568c91dfc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METRO DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2021 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c796159d-db03-433c-b57d-4b568c91dfc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c796159d-db03-433c-b57d-4b568c91dfc5
  21st June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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