Tender

Consultancy Support for Local Plan Update

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2024 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 12:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Arun District Council is seeking consultancy services for the "Consultancy Support for Local Plan Update" project, involving a lead planning consultant and a supporting consultancy team. The Council aims to manage and prepare the Local Plan update from 2023 to 2041, extending from the initial stages to the Examination in Public and subsequent adoption. The contract is valued between £250,000 to £400,000 and will commence on 10th February 2025, for a period of three years, with an optional six-month extension. The tender process is currently active, with submissions due by 14.00 hrs on Thursday, 12th December 2024. The procurement follows an open procedure and falls under the industry categories of infrastructure works consultancy services, urban planning services, feasibility study, advisory service, and business and management consultancy services. The project location is in West Sussex, South East, UK, with primary postal code BN17 5LF.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and planning sectors, including SMEs. Companies specializing in infrastructure planning, urban development, feasibility studies, and business management consultancy are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can leverage their expertise to support the strategic development of Arun District Council's Local Plan, potentially securing a long-term engagement with a prominent public sector entity. This project not only offers substantial financial rewards but also the opportunity to influence large-scale regional development plans, thus enhancing the business's portfolio and market reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Support for Local Plan Update

Notice Description

Arun District Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Consultancy Support for Local Plan Update. Arun District Council is seeking to procure a lead planning consultant supported by a consultancy team (together forming the 'commissioned team') in order to lead, manage and take on preparation of the Local Plan update 2023-2041 from the start of the process through to the Examination in Public on the final Plan and subsequent adoption. The Contract will commence on 10th February 2025 and will be for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further six months. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Thursday 12th December 2024. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'Tenders' then 'Current' and 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. PLEASE NOTE you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the two Questionnaires for this project. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Senders list. Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire. Guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03859037-358d-4cfd-879c-b840216983ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d0458c3-291c-4603-909f-74215b03f366
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71410000 - Urban planning services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN17 5LF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Arun
Electoral Ward
River
Westminster Constituency
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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