Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4d-a7e5-72f7-ba16-24dc277e12f0/independent-expert-advice-for-the-solent-airport-strategic-review closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Independent Expert Advice for the Solent Airport Strategic Review [Fareham Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/fareham-borough-council) Estimated value £30,000 Published 3 Nov 2020 Deadline Closed 27 Nov 2020 ## 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 The Council has a clear published vision for the development of Solent Airport. However, since it was published in 2015 and refreshed in 2018, many local, national and global factors have changed. In particular, COVID19 and Brexit will have a significant impact on the economy. Independent expert advice is required on the Council's proposals for development at Solent Airport and their deliverability in the light of changing demand and resources. Independent expert advice is also required to develop an Investment Plan for the airport to align the Council's proposals with available financing. The Council's contract with the operator of Solent Airport ends on 31 March 2021 with an option to extend for up to 5 years. Given the current economic uncertainties, the Council will extend this contract for 12 months, pending the outcome of this exercise and then consider the most appropriate way forward. An independent review of the specification of the current contract is required, with recommendations about what any new tender specification should include. Lastly, the Council wishes to understand the risks and opportunities to the Council of the current business approach, with a recommendation as to how any risks could be mitigated. This independent expert advice will inform a strategic review of the Council's activities at Solent Airport. ## CPV classification Market and economic research; polling and statistics Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0e2cdfdb-be01-4eff-a6e3-6def6fd869ea) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Fareham Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/fareham-borough-council) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Guard services – Élőerős őrzés-védelmi szolgáltatás nyújtása 2027 · Jósa András Múzeum · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-f5b7-731d-af9f-b33205ef5a66/hungary-guard-services-eloeros-orzes-vedelmi-szolgaltatas-nyujtasa-2027) [Printing and distribution services – impression, façonnage, MISE SOUS PLI et routage de supports de communication POUR LES services DU departement de lot-et-garonne - 4 lots · Conseil Départemental du Lot-et-Garonne · 44 days left · 3 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6342-737e-9c91-e518c28582e6/france-printing-and-distribution-services-impression-faconnage-mise-sous-p) [Staff development services – Chefscoachning · Kriminalvården · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-98d2-71d0-bc35-e30ecdc9f40f/sweden-staff-development-services-chefscoachning) [Recruitment services – Upphandling avseende Rekryteringstjänster för koncernen Almi AB med dotterbolag · Almi AB · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ae74-7220-9c41-43336fb80bd5/sweden-recruitment-services-upphandling-avseende-rekryteringstjanster-for-ko) [Evaluation consultancy services – Achiziția de Servicii de evaluare a Strategiei Naționale de Specializare Inteligentă (SNCISI) 2022-2027 precum și a Planului Național de Cercetare Dezvoltare și Inovare 2022-2027 (PNCDI IV) · Autoritatea Nationala pentru Cercetare · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ff29-70e9-8ce7-e1917b432c09/romania-evaluation-consultancy-services-achizitia-de-servicii-de-evaluare-a) [Advertising and marketing services – Personalmarketingagentur\_Stellenanzeigen · Berliner Feuerwehr · 31 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6347-72f7-8491-b98e903a3ff7/germany-advertising-and-marketing-services-personalmarketingagentur-stellena)