Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2e-a8bb-7186-8e54-bfd6d067aeb9/north-northamptonshire-investment-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # North Northamptonshire Investment Framework [Kettering Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kettering-borough-council) Estimated value £50,000 to £60,000 Published 18 May 2018 Deadline Closed 6 Jun 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Tenders are sought for the preparation of a North Northamptonshire Investment Framework (NNIF). This will identify and prioritise strategic infrastructure and growth enabling projects and programmes, providing a robust basis for negotiating a housing and growth deal with government, and for securing other private and public-sector investment needed to accelerate delivery of the adopted Joint Core Strategy. The indicative programme for this work is identified below: ### Indicative Procurement Timetable 18/5/2018 - KBC issues consultancy brief on behalf of JPDU on Contracts Finder 25/5/2018 - Deadline for clarification questions (JPDU to respond by 30/5) 1700 hours on 6/6/2018 - Deadline for tenders 12/6/2018 - Provisional date for interviews 13/6/2018 - Appointment of consultants 14/6/2018 - Inception meeting (information on projects etc. to be provided). Potential for consultants to attend JDC (7.00pm) to outline approach 20/6/2018 - Stakeholder workshop 26/7/2018 - Member workshop (JDC & JPC) at 6.00 pm 6/9/2018 - Steering Group finalises draft NNIF & proposed growth deal 20/9/2018 - JDC endorses NNIF & proposed growth deal (potentially as confidential item) By 31/3/2019 - Draw down of further consultancy advice in relation to growth deal and funding bids If you are interested in this procurement opportunity then please send an email to the Procurement Unit at requesting a copy of the Tender Documentation. Read full description ## CPV classification Technical planning services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d2f889b2-9bee-4c59-b9f4-01ce74360c80) 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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