Tender

Design and Sustainability Plan/Consultancy

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Dec 2021 at 18:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy services for their "Design and Sustainability Plan/Consultancy" project, aimed at reviewing Non-Spatial Planning Policies within the industry category of technical planning services. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 10th December 2021. The Expression of Interest deadline is 31st December 2021, with completed tenders due by 7th January 2022. The contract, valued at £120,000, is set to commence on 28th January 2022 and will last until 31st October 2024, with anticipated evaluation and interview processes taking place in mid-January 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in urban planning and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in developing sustainable design policies and assisting local councils with planning documentation would be particularly suited to compete. The open procurement process invites small and medium-sized enterprises, which are encouraged to participate, providing a platform to enhance their capabilities and expand their clientele through the delivery of quality consultancy services in accordance with the council's strategic goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Sustainability Plan/Consultancy

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to undertake a comprehensive review of its Design and Sustainability focused Non-Spatial Planning Policies. This review will take the form of a freestanding Development Plan Document (DPD) which will sit alongside the Local Plan (currently under review). The DPD should achieve higher quality and more sustainable design across the Borough, reinforce Development Management decisions, and provide stronger defence to planning appeals. The Council is seeking to award a contract for the provision of consultancy services to assist with the creation of a Design and Sustainability Development Plan Document (DPD). The consultancy service will be expected to produce the DPD in preparation for examination, lead on evidence at examination and undertake any post examination Main Modifications, including relevant all plan assessments in line with the scope set out by the council. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 10th December 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 31st December 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 7th January 2022 Evaluation: from 10th January 2022 Interviews: w/c 17th January 2022 Appointment of contractor: by End of January 2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a83c60-4d2d-41b5-911e-f1234cf6c8ee
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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