--- title: "CBC-1300-T-SR Consultancy Services - Library Strategy and Supplementary Planning Development Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5903908-86cb-46b1-bf41-056c3860fc0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5903908-86cb-46b1-bf41-056c3860fc0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5903908-86cb-46b1-bf41-056c3860fc0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5903908-86cb-46b1-bf41-056c3860fc0b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-24" --- # CBC-1300-T-SR Consultancy Services - Library Strategy and Supplementary Planning Development Research Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5903908-86cb-46b1-bf41-056c3860fc0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5903908-86cb-46b1-bf41-056c3860fc0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5903908-86cb-46b1-bf41-056c3860fc0b.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking qualified consultants to assist in developing its Library Strategy through the tender titled "CBC-1300-T-SR Consultancy Services - Library Strategy and Supplementary Planning Development Research." This procurement falls under the services category and is structured as an open procedure, with the deadline for submitting quotations set for 12:00 noon on 4 January 2022. Interested parties should direct their inquiries by 15 December 2021, to ensure clarity throughout the process. The service delivery location is within the East of England, and the council is committed to providing support and information to all potential tenderers. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in library and community engagement strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing, as it encourages competitive bids from diverse consultancies capable of enhancing community services. Firms focused on artistic and cultural consultancy, social services, or strategic planning would be well-suited to participate in this tender, as the council aims to innovate and improve its library offerings. ## Notice Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) is looking for an experienced and qualified consultant, or team of consultants, to support the Library Strategy development. Further information can be found within the Tender documents under the 'Invitation to Tender' tab of the CBC-1300-T-SR Consultancy Services - Library Strategy and Supplementary Planning Development Research Tender at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. The deadline for raising clarifications is 12:00 noon on 15 December 2021. Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the "My Return" section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, 04 January 2021. Quotations received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c147977-69b6-43c5-8c28-96df065464f1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jan 2022 - 17 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 92311000 - Works of art - 92312000 - Artistic services - 92312230 - Services provided by sculptors - 92312250 - Services provided by individual artists - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 24 Nov 2021 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c147977-69b6-43c5-8c28-96df065464f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c147977-69b6-43c5-8c28-96df065464f1 24th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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