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660 - Local Plan Viability Assessment

WIGAN COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council, located at Wigan Town Hall, has awarded a contract for a Local Plan Viability Assessment. This contract falls under the research and development consultancy services category (CPV 73200000) and was procured through an open procedure. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award notice published on 21st July 2025. The contracted work will commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st October 2025. The total contract value is £26,430.91, and the services will be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for consultancy firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and development services related to planning policy assessment. Aspinall Verdi Ltd, a supplier identified as an SME, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the potential for similar-sized businesses to succeed in this competitive environment. Companies equipped to handle comprehensive policy evaluations and assessments are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

660 - Local Plan Viability Assessment

Notice Description

Wigan Council is seeking to commission consultants to undertake a Viability Assessment in support of the emerging Wigan Borough Local Plan. In accordance with national planning policy and guidance, the commission will need to assess and examine if the cumulative impact of the policy requirements and contributions sought by the draft Wigan Borough Local Plan are consistent with national planning policy and national guidance on viability, as set out in the relevant Planning Practice Guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b81cefd-6a32-4e89-8879-111d6e3cd560
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1410072-4eac-4404-9ac0-69d09387d1d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,430 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,430 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Simmons
Contact Email
paul.simmons@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
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
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPINALL VERDI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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