Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1a-e7f1-7276-9ff3-978ad952e37b/hs2-growth-strategy-hub-station-toton-growth-zone-delivery-vehicle-route-ma closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # HS2 Growth Strategy: Hub Station (Toton) Growth Zone - Delivery Vehicle Route Map [Derbyshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derbyshire-county-council) Estimated value £20,000 to £25,000 Published 31 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 15 Nov 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender D2N2 LEP are looking to procure an independent study to be undertaken by an appropriately qualified team of experts in governance, programme management and regeneration delivery. The aim of the commission is to provide a clear route map for local stakeholders to establish an appropriate team and delivery body (By April 2018) to drive forward the implementation of the Growth Strategy ambitions for the Toton Hub Station Growth Zone. This is in context of the wider East Midlands HS2 Growth Strategy [emcouncils.gov.uk](http://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/Press-releases/thousands-of-jobs-and-almost-4billion-for-economy-detailed-in-hs2-strategy) The study subject to this tender will deliver the following outputs: - A 'delivery vehicle evaluation' building on the work already undertaken and presenting a clear preferred solution; - Clear recommendations on governance and considerations including powers, accountable body/financial and legals; - Recommendations on the establishment of appropriate team/teams to deliver the ambitions outlined in the Hs2 Growth Strategy relating to the Toton Hub Station growth zone - confirm resource plan (people and financial); and - Key Steps & a Phased Programme for implementation by April 2018 The report will provide sufficient clarity and guidance to enable the partners to put in place the architecture for (a phased) implementation. The commission is initially to advise D2N2 LEP and deliver the above by 29th December 2017. However, the contract may be extended by up to 6 months during the formation of any delivery bodies affiliated to the Growth Strategy. In relation to Toton this is envisaged to be April 2018. Any scope of work beyond December is to be determined. A pack includes the project brief and appendix setting out the submission requirements and evaluation process. The evaluation is 70:30 in favour of quality over price, within a guideline budget of between £20k and £25k. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f6147b47-f9ad-4f57-9b02-7f974895f121) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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