Tender

Design and Sustainability Plan/Consultancy

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Nov 2021 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy services to develop a Design and Sustainability Plan Document (DPD). This procurement, classified under business services and valued at £120,000, is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 1st December 2021 and the submission deadline for completed tenders on 8th December 2021. The project aims to enhance planning policies within Maidstone, England, promoting higher quality and more sustainable design across the borough.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in planning and sustainability services. Firms with experience in creating development plans and conducting evidence assessments would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a range of suppliers to participate, including small and medium-sized enterprises, making it an ideal chance for innovative companies aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Sustainability Plan/Consultancy

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to undertake a comprehensive review of its Design and Sustainability focused Non-Spatial Planning Policies. This review will take the form of a freestanding Development Plan Document (DPD) which will sit alongside the Local Plan (currently under review). The DPD should achieve higher quality and more sustainable design across the Borough, reinforce Development Management decisions, and provide stronger defence to planning appeals. The Council is seeking to award a contract for the provision of consultancy services to assist with the creation of a Design and Sustainability Development Plan Document (DPD). The consultancy service will be expected to produce the DPD in preparation for examination, lead on evidence at examination and undertake any post examination Main Modifications, including relevant all plan assessments in line with the scope set out by the council. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 15th November 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 1st December Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 8th December 2021 Evaluation: from 8th December Interviews: w/c 13th December Appointment of contractor: Thursday 6th January 2022 All expressions of interest, and subsequent communication or proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca609909-38a9-45de-a63b-b7da6397bb51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690c72d8-a7c7-47d6-a855-6e86442bc8a3
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 2-3 years
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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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