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LB Hillingdon - Provision of the Whole Plan Viability Assessment

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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13 Jan 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has awarded a contract for the provision of a Whole Plan Viability Assessment to support the development of its Local Plan. The contract, valued at £27,437.5, was awarded to URBA CONSULTING LTD, a large-scale consultancy firm, and will run from 16th December 2024 to 24th April 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Infrastructure works consultancy services" (CPV code 71311300) and was conducted through an open procedure, below the threshold, making it accessible to suitable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The buying organisation, London Borough of Hillingdon, is seeking to establish an evidence base for an appropriate spatial strategy and policies for its Local Plan.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure consultancy services, particularly those equipped to conduct viability assessments. SMEs in the consultancy sector can leverage their expertise to influence local planning strategies and policies, ultimately fostering stronger business relationships with local authorities. Engaging in such tenders can also enhance the business’s portfolio and visibility, paving the way for future contract opportunities within the public sector. Companies capable of delivering high-quality assessments and eager to collaborate with local government entities are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

LB Hillingdon - Provision of the Whole Plan Viability Assessment

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon ('the Council') has commenced a review of the Local Plan. The Council is seeking to undertake a Whole Plan Viability Assessment ('Viability Assessment') to support development of the Local Plan. The primary purpose of the Viability Assessment is as part of the evidence base for the Local Plan, necessary for developing an appropriate spatial strategy and policies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a68a41f-5b2e-4463-a808-9a3994db55a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6442b0d4-a8ae-49a1-b364-feff6580a426
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,437 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 24 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
Juliana Gasparette
Contact Email
jgasparette@hillingdon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07859175956

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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