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Sandwell Design Code (Supplementary Plan)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2025 at 11:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender process to appoint a multi-disciplinary consultancy for the preparation of a Design Code for the Borough. This project falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73220000) and also includes design, research, technical analysis, and business development consultancy services. The contract will begin on 21st March 2025 and conclude on 21st October 2026, covering a period of 19 months. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period ending on 17th February 2025 at 15:00. The project will take place in the West Midlands region, specifically in Oldbury, with postal code B69 3DB.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialized in urban design, planning, architecture, landscape, ecology, transport, heritage, and consultation/event management. The contract, valued up to £250,000 net of VAT, provides a substantial project scope suitable for established consultancies with the capacity to deliver comprehensive design and planning services. This is not a recurrent procurement, presenting a unique opportunity for consultancy firms to establish or strengthen their relationship with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and make a notable impact on the borough's development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sandwell Design Code (Supplementary Plan)

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced multi-disciplinary consultancy to prepare a Design Code for the Borough and for the consultant's team to assist the Councils Planning Policy team in taking this through as a Supplementary Plan The team would be expected to comprise of, but not limited to, the following specialisms, urban design, planning, architecture, landscape, ecology, transport, heritage and consultation/event specialists. A fixed fee proposal is required to carry out the Design Code Supplementary Plan. Sandwell Council have allocated up to PS250,000 net of VAT for provision of these services and the contract period will be for 19 months starting 21st March 2025 to 21st October 2026. However, this information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95da90fd-b87f-4ae8-a632-2af9c948d44c
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 21 Oct 2026 1-2 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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