Tender

Framework for Retained Consultancy Advice to support Local Plan Review

SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Nov 2020 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Lakeland District Council is seeking to establish a framework for consultancy services to support its Local Plan Review with the tender titled "Framework for Retained Consultancy Advice to support Local Plan Review." The process is open, with the procurement currently in the Tender stage. The contract, valued at £250,000, will span from 1st February 2021 to 31st March 2024. Interested suppliers should note that the deadline for tender submissions is 2nd December 2020. The procurement falls under the category of business services, specifically consulting, and is located in Kendal, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in urban planning, local government services, and community engagement strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buying organisation encourages participation from smaller businesses. Winning this contract could enhance a firm's portfolio and establish its presence in the public sector, providing a platform for further growth and collaboration with local authorities and other stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Retained Consultancy Advice to support Local Plan Review

Notice Description

The District Council has commenced a Local Plan Review for South Lakeland, outside the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The role of the Local Plan is to set out a vision and framework for the future development of the district. The updated Plan will cover the period 2016 to 2040. The Council is undertaking early engagement with stakeholders and communities and also updating its evidence base for the Review - including a Call for Sites commencing July 2020 as part of updating its Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment. The Council is seeking to establish a framework for suppliers of professional specialist advice and services to be drawn upon throughout the review process for the 4 years 2020/21 to 2023/24.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b023bf50-1fbe-4096-a733-6ce3ca8c5d2d
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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