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Authority wide design code

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Dec 2024 at 11:42

Award Notice
Tender

02 Sep 2024 at 17:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stoke-on-Trent City Council, identified by the legal name Stoke-on-Trent City Council, has awarded a contract for the production of an authority-wide design code. The tender, titled "Authority wide design code," falls under the engineering services category (CPV 71300000) with additional classifications in urban planning and landscape architectural services and architectural and related services. The contract's value is £68,500, and it spans from 4th December 2024 to 31st March 2025. This tender process was conducted through an open procedure. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with PRIOR + PARTNERS LIMITED being the awarded supplier. The contract aims to implement design codes in the new Local Plan, reflecting high-quality design and facilitating the planning process for applicants, aligning with the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in engineering, urban planning, and architectural services. Businesses experienced in developing comprehensive design guidelines and contributing to urban development will find this project particularly suitable. The contract highlights the importance of high-quality design in local planning, offering avenues for businesses to showcase their expertise in creating impactful, well-designed urban spaces. The successful bidder, PRIOR + PARTNERS LIMITED, indicates that similar enterprises with strong portfolios in design and planning can also compete effectively in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Authority wide design code

Notice Description

The Council has been successful in being selected as one of the Government's pathfinder areas for the production of design codes. The Council are in the process of preparing a new Local Plan. This will replace the current adopted Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent Joint Core Spatial Strategy, 2009 and the saved policies from the Stoke-on-Trent City Plan 2001. The Council wishes to commission the production of a design code which will be referenced in the new Local Plan. The Council's development plan is the Core Spatial Strategy 2009 and has also in place a Supplementary Planning Document - Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent Urban Design Guidance (2010) and a Supplementary Planning Document - Inclusive Design Access for All (2008). These provide design guidance for the city. Heritage and culture is an important characteristic for the city. The Government attaches increasing importance to design reflected through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 and the introduction of the National Model for Design Codes. The Council wants to encourage high-quality design and to make the planning process easier for applicants in respect of design considerations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f2332ce-bc11-4eca-9aec-13dc8ec68ed6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4712796c-79f2-49e6-b574-fe50f346b576
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIOR + PARTNERS

Further Information

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