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Viability Assessment of the Liverpool City Region Spatial Development Strategy (SDS)

MERSEYTRAVEL

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07 May 2021 at 13:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (Merseytravel) is conducting a tender for the "Viability Assessment of the Liverpool City Region Spatial Development Strategy (SDS)," aimed at appointing a qualified consultancy. This procurement falls within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category, with a contract value of £50,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the current stage of this process is at the award stage. The contract is set to commence on 1st June 2021 and will run until 1st June 2024. The tender period ended on 18th February 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in viability assessments, particularly those with experience in national planning policy and compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the tender is designed to be accessible to them. Companies that can demonstrate a strong capability in providing robust evidence and expert advice in relation to planning regulations will be particularly well-positioned to secure this contract, ultimately helping them to grow their business within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Viability Assessment of the Liverpool City Region Spatial Development Strategy (SDS)

Notice Description

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (CA) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified specialist consultancy to undertake a whole plan Viability Assessment (VA) of its SDS. The VA should be robust and meet the requirements of national planning policy and guidance (currently comprising the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance - PPG) and be proportionate, simple, transparent and made publicly available. It should also comply with any relevant regulations, legislation and case law. The consultancy will also be expected to provide expert advice, robust evidence and support on VA related matters leading up to the publication of the final VA of the SDS, including prior to and during the formal Examination in Public (EiP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6fb376-1fae-46f5-b97e-2904e854b53b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 1 Jun 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEPPIE MASSIE

Further Information

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