Published date: 27 July 2023

Last edited date: 8 August 2023

This notice was replaced on 21 September 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 21 September 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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Evaluation consultancy services - 79419000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£30,000 to £50,000

Procurement reference

TVF/VH/1

Published date

27 July 2023

Closing date

18 August 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

4 September 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2024

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?

Yes

Description

The picturesque market town of Wadebridge, known locally as the 'Friendly Town' is in North Cornwall. Situated 5 miles upstream from Padstow, the East and West Electoral Wards of the town are separated by the River Camel.
The Town Team supports Wadebridge stakeholders achieve their aspirations for Wadebridge. To promote leadership and make Wadebridge an even better town in which to work, live and visit, by providing a forum to work up and co-ordinate delivery of aspirational and viable projects which will secure the long term economic, social, environmental vitality and prosperity of the town.
The successful tenderer will be expected to undertake the following opportunities to support those who live in Wadebridge by providing employment opportunities and additional services.
Expert knowledge and experience of working with local authorities by an outside consultancy is an absolute necessity and will be priceless to support high street regeneration and identified opportunities. This work in turn will lead to sustainable economic, social, and environmental development
The successful bidder will be required to include the following within their delivery plan:
a. Phase 1 - Review of existing plans, consultations, research, relevant data. Then undertake a SWOT analysis for Wadebridge, discuss ambitions for the town, local needs, and identify priorities for improvement and how these can be delivered addressing specific areas
b. Phase 2 - Workshops with key stakeholders and residents/public to identify priorities for improvement and how these can be delivered.
c. Phase 3 - Preparation and submission of Plan to WTC and Town Team for further funding applications.
d. Final Report detailing their findings and recommendations drawn from a, b and c above
This ITT has been part funded by the Governments Town Vitality Funding.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Robin Moorcroft

Address

Town Hall,The Platt
WADEBRIDGE
PL277AG
England

Email

cllr.robin.moorcroft@cornwall.gov.uk