Published date: 24 November 2020

This notice was replaced on 15 July 2021

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

Awarded contract (published 22 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

  • Research services - 73110000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£70,000 to £105,000

Procurement reference

CPD 04 121 150

Published date

24 November 2020

Closing date

15 December 2020

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

25 January 2021

Contract end date

23 January 2023

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

In order to support policymaking and to help the Authority understand how local areas are faring, the Authority wishes to purchase up-to-date data on vacancy rates in high streets, town centres and other retail centres across England, as well as unit opening and closures across the country. The data on high street vacancies, closures and openings will provide the department with up to date information on the health of high streets across England. This will help to support the MHCLG Strategic Objectives, (by providing greater precision around policymaking to that contributes "creating socially and economically stronger and more confident communities.)"

More information

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Additional text

This contract will be for a period of two years with the option to extend by up to an additional year (2+1).

The procurement exercise is being managed via Bravo Solution.

Suppliers will need to register on the portal in order to access the full set of tender documents and submit a proposal.

Full guidance on how to register is attached to this Notice.

About the buyer

Address

2nd Floor Nw Fry Building,2 Marsham Street
LONDON
SW1P4DF
England

Email

commercial@communities.gov.uk