Tender

e-ITT for the provision of an Economic Needs Assessment on behalf of the New Forest District Council

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

New Forest District Council is seeking to appoint a consultant or consultant team to provide an Economic Needs Assessment. This public procurement process, classified under the industry category of economic research services with a CPV code of 79311400, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement will focus on assessing the future need for employment land and premises to inform local plans and policies. The tender submission deadline is set for 12:00 noon on 28th February 2025, and the project is expected to commence on 21st June 2025. The Council's e-tendering portal "ProContract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP) will be used for all electronic submissions. The estimated contract value is between £40,000 and £45,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in economic research and impact assessment to contribute to the strategic planning of the New Forest District. Ideal candidates are those with experience in collating and analysing various economic data sources, applying commercial judgement, and synthesising market intelligence. This project allows businesses to showcase their capability in influencing regional development plans and policies, making it particularly suitable for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy. Businesses capable of meeting the evidential standards of the latest National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and applying effective, proportionate methodologies will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

e-ITT for the provision of an Economic Needs Assessment on behalf of the New Forest District Council

Notice Description

e-ITT for the provision of an Economic Needs Assessment on behalf of the New Forest District Council Closing Date for Submission of Tenders 12.00 NOON, 28th FEBRUARY 2025 to be returned electronically via the Council's e-tendering solution "Pro-Contract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP) New Forest District Council and the New Forest National Park Authority ('the Authorities') wish to appoint a suitably qualified consultant, or consultant team with appropriate experience and expertise, to undertake an Economic Needs Assessment for these plan areas. The work being commissioned will form an integral part of the evidence base to be used to inform the economy and employment policies and proposals as part of the Authorities' respective Local Plan reviews. The focus of the consultants' task will be to make evidence-based recommendations on the likely future need for employment land and premises to inform the Authorities' respective local plans, potential site allocations, and planning policies that support the local economy. This will include collating, where necessary compiling and synthesising different sources and types of information, and applying commercial judgement and local market intelligence. Canvassing the views of local commercial agents will be important in undertaking the assessment. It is expected that the analysis will examine labour demand, labour supply and property market trends and requirements. It is important that the study meets the evidential requirements of the latest National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF, December 2024) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG), to ensure that employment needs are objectively assessed so they can be planned for in an appropriate way. It is also important that the study is proportionate in methodology and cost, and makes effective use of existing information. All correspondence is via the Councils e-tendering portal ProContract hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d048d5ca-6152-4219-82cc-debd8e0bf607
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93dc2771-9e99-4977-a6a8-0ba981ca6dcb
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 (below threshold)
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

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 30 days
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
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7PA
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
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
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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