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INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR LOCAL PLAN UPDATE AND CIL VIABILITY EVIDENCE

BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

17 Feb 2025 at 08:36

Award

07 Feb 2025 at 12:42

Award

22 Feb 2022 at 09:06

Tender

01 Dec 2021 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of consultancy services for the Local Plan Update (LPU) and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Viability Evidence. This procurement falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services (CPV 79400000) and covers several regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The open procedure method was used, and the contract, valued at £75,000, was awarded to Dixon Searle Partnership Ltd. The procurement stage is Award, and the contract period is from 31 January 2022 to 31 December 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for experienced and qualified consultancy firms specialising in viability assessments and infrastructure funding strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender due to the specific skills required to support the council's Local Plan policies, update the CIL Charging Schedule, and identify enhanced infrastructure funding opportunities. Businesses operating within these areas can leverage this contract to expand their consultancy services and establish long-term relationships with local government authorities.

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Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR LOCAL PLAN UPDATE AND CIL VIABILITY EVIDENCE

Notice Description

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council ("the Council") recognises the importance of viability being considered at the plan making stage, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the guidance on 'Viability and plan making' National Planning Policy Guidance (NPPG).\r \r Therefore, the Council is seeking to appoint experienced and qualified viability consultants with the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully undertake the Viability Evidence needed to:\r \r a) support the Council's Local Plan Update (LPU);\r b) review the Council's current Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule, set and introduce new charging rates that respond to and support the LPU policies and sites; and\r c) identify potential opportunities for enhanced infrastructure funding and provision.\r \r Date of despatch of Tender: Wednesday 1 December 2021\r Expression of Interest deadline: 11:00:00 Tuesday 11 January 2022\r Request for Quote return deadline 12:00:00 Tuesday 11 January 2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1880db88-ef5b-4257-98ce-1af3dae6a49c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@basingstoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441256844844

Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4AH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIXON SEARLE PARTNERSHIP

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