Published date: 21 August 2023

Last edited date: 21 August 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 20 September 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

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Location of contract

DY1 1HF

Value of contract

£0 to £25,000

Procurement reference

IT-9-3558-C239/2023

Published date

21 August 2023

Closing date

20 September 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 October 2023

Contract end date

30 September 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Dudley Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to develop a business case for the establishment of a caf? / visitor facility for The Leasowes. We expect the work to entail as a minimum the following key elements;
o Review design work already undertaken and suggest improvements / enhancements or highlight risks associated with the design that Dudley has already produced
o Assess the marketplace and the strategic context for the project (including current and potential visitors to the site and competitors in the local area). This should include an assessment of likely annual visitor figures at the site.
o Work with Council staff and other key stakeholders (including community groups) to gain an understanding of the wider view of The Leasowes and its likely future role as a day visit attraction.
o Provide lessons learnt from other projects, using the experience of your consultancy in advising on similar projects elsewhere.
o Provide options for delivery and operation of the facility to include an assessment of likely income to the Council from a lease to a third party as well as an assessment of other methods of operation with an assessment of the risks and benefits of each.
o Provide options for external funding for the project.

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Stephen Cunliffe

Address

Priory Road
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 1HF
United Kingdom

Telephone

01384 814862

Email

Stephen.Cunliffe@dudley.gov.uk

Website

www.dudley.gov.uk