Tender

Neighbourhood Development Plan Consultant (Localism Act 2011)

SPROWSTON TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 14:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sprowston Town Council is seeking an accomplished Neighbourhood Planning Consultant to refresh its existing Neighbourhood Development Plan in line with the Localism Act 2011. The tender falls under the Urban Planning Services industry category and is being managed in Norwich, with applications due by 4:00 PM on Monday, 2nd September 2024. The procurement method is a competitive quotation, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 14th October 2024, concluding on 1st May 2026. This tender represents the planning stage of the procurement process and aims for the refreshed plan to be adopted by Broadland District Council by the expiration of the current plan in May 2026.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning and consultancy services to engage with a local government authority. It's particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs given the procurement’s allowance for these types of enterprises. Successful participation in the project could lead to further collaboration opportunities with the Town Council and enhance the contractor's portfolio. Businesses capable of managing comprehensive reviews and producing sustainable urban planning strategies are well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neighbourhood Development Plan Consultant (Localism Act 2011)

Notice Description

Sprowston Town Council is looking for an accomplished Neighbourhood Planning Consultant to lead on, manage, and draft a refresh of its existing Neighbourhood Development Plan (in accordance with the Localism Act 2011). The Council wishes for its refreshed plan to be 'made' and adopted by the Planning Authority (Broadland District Council) by the expiry of its current Plan, in May 2026. Through a thorough review process, the Town Council seeks to assess the current Neighbourhood Development Plan's Vision, Objectives and Spatial Polices against a new and comprehensive evidence base. It is anticipated the refreshed Plan will utilise Design Codes as a means towards achieving the refreshed Vision and Objectives. The consultant will lead on the refresh project but work closely with the Town Council's Neighbourhood Plan Review Working Group and the Town Clerk. Applications and any supporting documents or evidence must be submitted in electronic format by 4.00pm on Monday September 2nd 2024. This can be done either via email or WeTransfer to: townclerk@sprowston-tc.gov.uk; or on an USB drive delivered to: The Town Clerk, Sprowston Town Council Office, Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8EW. For an informal discussion, please contact the Town Clerk on townclerk@sprowston-tc.gov.uk or 01603 408063.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9b696a-a8bb-48bf-b72c-c1d1b2fe62e0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 1 May 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
SPROWSTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR7 8EW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Sprowston Central
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Further Information

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