Published date: 14 October 2024

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Opportunity (published 14 October 2024, last edited 14 October 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79300000

  • Economic research services - 79311400

    • Economic impact assessment - 79311410

    • Business development consultancy services - 79411100

    • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

PE29 3TN

Value of contract

£60,000 to £90,000

Procurement reference

CAMBDC001-DN747591-87974014

Published date

14 October 2024

Closing date

13 November 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 December 2024

Contract end date

30 May 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Council are seeking one experienced supplier, or a consortium of experts to deliver an Economic Growth Strategy and Action Plan Refresh to inform the delivery of the Councils objectives and future direction of the activities for the Economic Development Team. The chosen organisation shall be expected to work under their own direction, but some collaboration with both the Council (including Economic Development and Planning teams for example) as well as other interested parties and stakeholders may be required.

The Council is commissioning two economic related studies:

• Economic Growth Strategy refresh - an update to the currently adopted economic growth strategy and action plan - to inform the delivery of the Councils objectives and future direction of the activities for the Economic Development Team - by 28 February 25

• Economic and Employment Needs Assessment - to provide an evidence base to inform strategy and policy development for the update of Huntingdonshire's Local Plan - by 30 May 25
.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Youthed

Address

Huntingdon District Council
Pathfinder House, St Marys Street
Huntingdon
PE29 3TN
United Kingdom

Email

Sarah.Youthed@huntingdonshire.gov.uk