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Uttlesford District Council Local Plan Viability Assessment RFQ

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Jul 2021 at 10:06

TenderAmendment

02 Jun 2021 at 10:30

Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Uttlesford District Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Local Plan Viability Assessment RFQ", a consultancy service aimed at supporting the Council in the preparation of its emerging Local Plan through a comprehensive viability assessment. This tender, classified under urban planning services, utilised an open procedure for procurement and was active from the publication date on 1 June 2021 until the tender period ended on 15 June 2021. The contract is set to commence on 22 June 2021 and will run until 31 December 2024. The geographical scope for delivery is located within the East of England, United Kingdom. The purchasing authority for this contract is the Essex County Council, with the identified contact being Molly Brown.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms keen to engage in urban planning and viability assessment. Companies specialising in urban planning services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this tender aligns well with their expertise. Given the focus on sustainability and climate change within the Council's objectives, businesses that can demonstrate experience in these areas will be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

Uttlesford District Council Local Plan Viability Assessment RFQ

Notice Description

To apply please contact molly.brown2@essex.gov.uk. Uttlesford District Council invites consultancy teams to submit a proposal to work with the Council on the whole Local Plan Viability Assessment of the emerging Local Plan as a critical element in its preparation and soundness. Consultants must engage fully with all interests in the development of sites, including strategic and largescale proposals, and other consultants appointed to work in related areas. They must assess the impact of policies on the deliverability and achievability of the predicted growth over the Local Plan period to 2040. The Viability Assessment should take into account the Council's corporate objective to address climate change and how this is reflected in the policies and options for the spatial strategy including a full 'carbon' assessment of the preferred spatial strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aed8e6aa-a1e6-41b4-98e8-385768a71d10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe37c7e-b724-488f-bbd1-2dd251839359
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIXON SEARLE

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