Tender

Research and Report into Improving Post Decision Planning Process for WoE

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

22 Oct 2019 at 13:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Research and Report into Improving Post Decision Planning Process for WoE". This procurement falls under the services industry, with a specific focus on research consultancy. The tender is active, with submissions required to be made by the deadline of 20th November 2019. The total value of the contract is estimated at £48,000, with a minimum value of £40,000. This contract is aimed at enhancing housing development processes in the South West of England, specifically through a comprehensive review of existing practices and the establishment of improvement strategies.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly those specialising in research consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their agility and innovative capabilities to propose effective solutions for the post-decision planning process. Businesses with experience in housing development, urban planning, or related research initiatives will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their expertise, potentially leading to impactful collaborations with the WECA and various unitary authorities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research and Report into Improving Post Decision Planning Process for WoE

Notice Description

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and the four West of England Unitary Authorities (Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council and South Gloucestershire Council), have secured funding through the LGA's Housing Advisers Programme to commission research to review and improve the post-decision planning process. The aim of the programme is to improve the quality of new housing development in the West of England through identifying improvements to service delivery and strengthening the UAs' role in ensuring design quality throughout the planning process. The commission will include: * undertaking a comprehensive review of current practice in the West of England; * identifying areas of strength and weakness in the post-planning process and learning from each other's knowledge and experience; and * establishing a route map for the West of England UAs to make improvements to the post-decision process and post-occupancy monitoring. Additional information: 2.1 E-Quote System The Authority uses ProContract as its e-procurement system. Assistance in relation to the e-procurement system is available to suppliers via the Supplier Help Icon within the system. Supplier Guidance documents are also available to view and download. Suppliers must ensure that they have the most up to date Invitation to Tender document by registering on the e-tendering system at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and expressing an interest. This will enable suppliers to view the latest documents and see any comments and discussions on those documents. If you are still unable to resolve your issue in using the system you should send an e-mail to ProContractsuppliers@Proactis.com explaining the nature of your query. 2.2 Register Intent or opt out Once the Quote Information has been viewed suppliers will be able to click on "Register Intent" which will inform the Authority of your intention to respond to this opportunity. If a supplier does not wish to or is unable to submit a Quote and not interested in proceeding, then they are required to click on "Opt Out" to decline the opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a525f500-3fa9-4527-9a3a-abc9003dc2d5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 6-12 months
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
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Andrew Brentley
Contact Email
andrew.brentley@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6ER
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

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