--- title: "Award of Consultancy Services for Commercial Needs Study" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609832" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609832" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609832.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609832.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2020-06-26" --- # Award of Consultancy Services for Commercial Needs Study Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609832 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609832) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609832.json) ## Summary The East Lothian Council, located in Haddington, East Lothian, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Award of Consultancy Services for Commercial Needs Study", a project focused on retail, leisure, employment, and visitor accommodation within East Lothian. This tender, conducted through a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, was initiated on June 26, 2020. The contract, valued at £83,970, was awarded to Ryden and signed on June 23, 2020. The expected community benefits include engaging with local youth through work and training opportunities, showcasing the Council's commitment to broader social impacts. This consultancy opportunity is highly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in urban planning, economic analysis, and retail strategy. Businesses that can demonstrate their experience in delivering similar studies or have knowledge of the East Lothian market will be particularly well-placed to compete. The project not only offers a chance for direct engagement but also aligns with community-focused objectives, allowing successful bidders to establish solid connections within the region while contributing to local economic development. ## Notice Consultancy Services for Commercial Needs Study including Retail & Leisure, Employment & Visitor Accommodation within East Lothian, including a new town. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Lothian Council intends to appoint a supplier to provide consultancy Services for a commercial needs study including retail & leisure, employment and visitor accommodation within East Lothian, including a new town.This tender process is a two stage process with the first stage consisting of a selection stage based on the ESPD.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389216 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jun 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £83,970 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH41 3HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir | | Westminster constituency | Lothian East | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RYDEN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71210000 - Advisory architectural services - 71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications - 71410000 - Urban planning services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389216 - 14 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377194 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377194&idx=3 14th January 2020 - Appendix 3: Conditions of contract, Consultancy - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377194&idx=4 14th January 2020 - Stage 1 Selection Stage Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377194&idx=1 14th January 2020 - Appendix 1:Technical Experience - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377194&idx=2 14th January 2020 - Appendix 2: Financial Health Evaluation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377194 Consultancy Services for Commercial Needs Study - Consultancy Services for Commercial Needs Study including Retail & Leisure, Employment & Visitor Accommodation within East Lothian, including a new town. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN389216 Award of Consultancy Services for Commercial Needs Study - Consultancy Services for Commercial Needs Study including Retail & Leisure, Employment & Visitor Accommodation within East Lothian, including a new town. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609832 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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