Tender

Delivery of Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Study Update to support the South Somerset Local Plan Review 2020-2040

SOUTH SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Dec 2020 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

The South Somerset District Council is currently seeking proposals for the "Delivery of Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Study Update" as part of their Local Plan Review for the years 2020-2040. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000). The procurement method is open, utilising an open procedure, with the deadline for submission set for 29 January 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 23 February 2021 and conclude by 14 May 2021. The contracted work will take place in England, specifically in the district covered by the Council based in Yeovil.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those experienced in retail studies and urban planning. Companies that can demonstrate an understanding of the evolving retail landscape, including factors such as the impacts of consumer behaviour changes, Covid-19, and Brexit, would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the Council is interested in collaborating with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this tender could facilitate growth for such businesses engaged in innovative research methodologies and local development strategies.

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Notice Title

Delivery of Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Study Update to support the South Somerset Local Plan Review 2020-2040

Notice Description

South Somerset District Council (SSDC) is seeking to commission consultants to produce an update to existing Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Study (2017) in support of the Council's emerging Local Plan Review. This will need to take account of a number of relevant factors, including: the revised 2019 National Planning Policy Framework and planning practice guidance, the significant changes to the retail landscape as a result of changing consumer behaviour, impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit, and legislative changes to the Use Classes Order.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e84cb49-135b-48b1-8d0f-49a5c6382f24
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2021 - 14 May 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA20 2HT
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
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
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

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