Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c27-7da6-72f6-8722-ea92147aac9e/open-space-strategy closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Open Space Strategy [Kettering Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kettering-borough-council) Estimated value £20,000 to £40,000 Published 1 Oct 2018 Deadline Closed 26 Oct 2018 ## 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 ### Brief Scope of Services Scope of services includes: Kettering Borough Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to provide an Open Space Strategy for the Borough. It will provide a concise, robust, comprehensive and up-to-date evidence base for the preparation of the Part 2 Local Plan for Kettering Borough and set out a strategic and action planned approach to the enhancement of existing and creation of new open spaces. The principal output will be an Open Space Strategy. Preparation of the strategy will include auditing and assessing the quantity, quality and accessibility of the Borough's existing open spaces. The strategy will provide an inclusive narrative and clear recommendations based on desk top study, an open space audit, site and opportunities assessments and consultation findings. ### Procurement Timetable Please note the procurement key timescales and deadlines that you will be expected to fully observe: - 'Invitation to Quote' issued - Mon 01/10/18 - Deadline for Clarification Questions by the bidders - 12 Noon on Wed 10/10/18 - Deadline for Quotation Responses - 12 Noon on Fri 26/10/18 - Quotation Evaluation - Mon 29/10/18 to Fri 09/11/18 ### Clarification Meeting (if required) - Wed 14/11/18 - Proposed Contract Start Date - Mon 19/11/18 - Inception Meeting - Wed 21/11/18 (AM) - Technical Officer Workshop - Wed 21/11/18 (PM) If you are interested in this procurement opportunity then please send an email to the Procurement Unit at requesting a copy of the quotation documentation. Additional information: Step 1: Identify Local Needs: Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 Step 2: Audit Local Provision: Mar 2019 - Apr 2019 Step 3: Set Provision Standards: May 2019 - Jun 2019 Step 4: Apply the Provision Standards): Jul 2019 - Aug 2019 Step 5: Draft an Open Space Strategy: ### Draft: Sept 2019 - Oct 2019 Revisions: Nov 2019 - Dec 2019 ### Final: Jan 2020 If you are interested in this procurement opportunity then please send an email to , requesting a copy of the Quotation Documentation. 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/848aeb0b-a9cd-471c-a6a9-07152d8f04c2) 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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