Place Making Consultancy Services Framework

Tender description

Scottish Borders Council would like to engage with consultancy services suppliers to gather feedback on a proposed Framework Agreement for the provision of Place Making Consultancy Services. Currently we anticipate that the Framework will be split into two lots, as described below. However, we would welcome all market engagement to help develop the terms of the Framework prior to a tender being released. Lot 1 – Local Place Plan Consultant for community consultation services to enable the facilitation and creation of Local Place Plans. Lot 2 – Town Investment Plan Consultant for the facilitation and creation of Town Investment Plans to support the Place Plans. The Town Investment Plans will inform economic strategy to drive investment into community proposed projects and initiatives. Consultants will be invited to submit tenders for either or both Lots. A consortium approach would be acceptable to ensure the full range of required skills and expertise is available. A selection of suppliers will be awarded to each lot within the framework based on the results of the tender. Scottish Borders Council is conducting this future tendering opportunity on behalf of several local authorities in Scotland. Lot 1: Local Place Plan Consultant Scottish Borders Council is exploring options for the creation of a Framework Agreement for the provision of Place Making Consultancy Services. Within the proposed contract the successful consultants would be required to resource, facilitate and support the place making initiatives of the Council, and deliver documentation to support and evidence the consultative work. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate the depth of knowledge and experience required to support communities in the creation of Local Place Plans. For example: - working with multiple stakeholders within a community to achieve a common goal - uniting disparate groups to deliver project - engagement with lesser heard voices to further inclusivity - use of the Place Standard Tool to build an action plan for an area This list is not exhaustive, and other examples of effective Place Making are welcomed. Please note that at this stage the scope of the framework and its lots have yet to be determined and therefore may change from those stated in this notice. Lot 2: Town Investment Plan Consultant Scottish Borders Council is exploring options for the creation of a Framework Agreement for the provision of Place Making Consultancy Services. Within the proposed contract the successful consultants would be required to resource, facilitate and support the place making initiatives of the Council, and deliver documentation to support and evidence the consultative work. A Town Investment Plan is a working document which moves the town’s aspirations, ideas and objectives from the Local Place Plan into fundable business case standard proposals. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate the depth of knowledge and experience required to support communities in the creation of a Town Investment Plan. For example: - analysis and review of the information contained within the Local Place Plan; - communication plan for any further community engagement; - development of the Town Investment Plan, ensuring it represents each community’s aspirations; - evidence to support the business case for community development. This list is not exhaustive, and other examples of effective Place Making are welcomed. Please note that at this stage the scope of the framework and its lots have yet to be determined and therefore may change from those stated in this notice.