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title: "Northampton Market Square Consultation"
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# Northampton Market Square Consultation

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7b6b8e6-f6b8-4409-83d3-f638e3f2581b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves West Northamptonshire Council seeking a specialist consultant for the "Northampton Market Square Consultation." This contract falls within the research and development consultancy services category and is situated in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender has been completed, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The consultation aimed to collaborate with key stakeholders and inform future recommendations for the market trading area, while the total value of the contract is set at £30,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in public consultations and market analysis. Companies capable of conducting stakeholder engagement and developing strategic recommendations would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process could enhance their portfolio and lead to further public sector collaborations in local governance and community development.

## Notice

The procurement of a specialist consultant to undertake a consultation with key stakeholders at the Market Square. The consultation and vision document will be used to inform recommendations on the future of the market trading area at the Market Square, inform the design of the public realm project and support the creation of a business plan for the operation of the markets going forward.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402b0c64-a82d-4e76-b56d-89d883a8569b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - WNC Contract Procedure Rules - 3 Quotes |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,710 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUARTERBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2021 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402b0c64-a82d-4e76-b56d-89d883a8569b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/402b0c64-a82d-4e76-b56d-89d883a8569b
  5th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westnorthants.gov.uk

## Provenance

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