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Sandwell Design Code (Supplementary Plan) - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Sandwell Design Code (Supplementary Plan) project, seeking a consultancy to assist its Planning Policy team. This procurement falls within the development consultancy services industry, specifically targeting design, research, and business development consultancy services. Based in the West Midlands, the contract spans from 1st May 2025 to 1st December 2026, with Allies and Morrison LLP awarded the contract valued at £189,930. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and key dates included the award publication on 28th April 2025 and the tender period ending on 17th February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancies with diverse expertise in urban design, planning, architecture, and related fields to engage in a significant project that supports regional growth through planning and development. Businesses proficient in technical analysis and consultation or event coordination are well-positioned to leverage this project for business expansion and to enrich their portfolio by contributing to governmental planning initiatives. The involvement in such a high-value, long-term contract can catalyse growth and establish a firm's presence in the public sector consulting market. Allies and Morrison LLP's success in this procurement underscores the importance of multidisciplinary expertise and robust project proposals in competing effectively for complex public contracts.

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Notice Title

Sandwell Design Code (Supplementary Plan) - AWARD

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123fa808-ab67-44ba-aa04-0fc3b91cffd7
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
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
£189,930 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 2873

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIES AND MORRISON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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