Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c55-0dad-707b-942e-14879ca04855/gla-81530-the-provision-of-a-multi-disciplinary-team-to-undertake-a-feasibilit awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GLA 81530 - The Provision of a Multi-disciplinary Team to undertake a Feasibility and Development Study for the OPDC [Transport for London](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-london) Estimated value £30,000 to £50,000 Published 27 Nov 2019 Deadline Closed 7 Jan 2020 ## 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. - 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 Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), the ("Contracting Authority") wishes to appoint a Service Provider for the provision of a Multi-disciplinary Consultancy Team to undertake a feasibility and development study looking into opportunities to support SME and micro businesses to develop and stay in Park Royal, and how this can start building a suite of successful and bespoke town centre uses in Park Royal. In 2015, the Mayor of London established a new Mayoral Development Corporation referred to as Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) to lead regeneration of the Old Oak and Park Royal Opportunity Area. Park Royal is London's largest industrial estate, employing over 40,000 people and accommodating 1,700 businesses. OPDC's vision for Park Royal is to protect, strengthen and intensify it. A new town centre will be created around the current anchor uses provided by ASDA and the Central Middlesex Hospital, with 1,500 new homes and a diverse range of bespoke town centre provisions to support local businesses, employees, residents and visitors. A vision for the future of Park Royal Centre has already been developed as part of the Park Royal Development Framework Principles document. It is OPDC's ambition to ensure new and existing businesses can benefit from the investment in Park Royal and create 10,000 more jobs. Contract Value: The OPDC estimates the Contract value will range from £30k to £50k. Contract Period: It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded week commencing 20 January 2020. The contract duration is four (4) months from the commencement date. The Contracting Authority has an option, exercisable at its sole discretion, to extend the duration of the Contract for a further two (2) months. Transport for London is undertaking this procurement on behalf of the OPDC. The appointed Consultancy Team shall have the following expertise: • Business planning and financing, including experience of working with social value • Policy and Research • Cost/viability consultant with relevant experience of SME workspace/community or a similar projects The appointed Consultant team will demonstrate the skills required for this project as set out in the specification throughout the contract term. We are looking for experience that demonstrates outstanding context-specific responses that address the requirements presented by the project's specification. We are also looking for evidence of meeting the skills and experience requirements set out in the specification. The procurement process is being carried out electronically via the TfL's eTendering portal: ProContract from ProActis, "the Portal". ### Link: https://procontract.due-north.com Please refer to Other information to access the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: Interested suppliers are required to register as soon as possible via the ProContract portal to access the invitation to tender documents. The deadline for tender submissions is 12:00 on Tuesday 7 January 2020. Late tender submissions will not be accepted. Any requests for clarification regarding this procurement must be submitted via the Portal: [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com) by the specified deadline. Please do not contact any TfL or OPDC employees directly throughout the procurement process as it is imperative that the process remains fair and transparent to all applicants. Failure to comply may result in your submission being rejected by us. Any clarifications regarding this procurement must be submitted to the Procurement Lead via the Portal. Guidance on how to use the Portal is available on the front-page: [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com). For any additional guidance and help on how to use the Portal please contact the Portal's Supplier HelpDesk which is available by email to: Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5de78af4-6522-4c9b-9596-cfedcc0bb027) 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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