Award

Retained Consultants to Provide Economic Viability Advice to Planning Services

SEFTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Mar 2022 at 15:42

Award Notice
Tender

10 Jan 2022 at 09:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sefton Council has awarded a contract for "Retained Consultants to Provide Economic Viability Advice to Planning Services" valued at £80,000. This initiative falls under the services category within the research and development sector. The contract period spans from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, with the potential for a 12-month extension based on mutual agreement. This procurement was executed through an open procedure, with the tender originally published on 10 January 2022, and the tender closing date was 28 January 2022. The process primarily serves the needs of the Sefton area in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in economic viability, particularly those familiar with planning services and obligations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially those offering specialised advice in economic assessments related to planning applications. Engaging in this contract could significantly enhance their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with local government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retained Consultants to Provide Economic Viability Advice to Planning Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy to provide ongoing specialist advice in relation to economic viability in relation to its Planning Services. Primarily the advice will be in relation to the planning applications and the ability of securing planning obligations. However, occasionally other viability advice in relation to other functions within Planning Services may be sought. The Council is looking for consultants to be retained primarily for the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, although there may be the option to extend this by 12 months if it is mutually beneficial to the Council and the consultants and depending on progress with critical pieces of work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d528d411-3b72-4fe5-a022-d35f0817e635
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42664104-5cb1-4e73-8bbd-324c5c5f6832
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CP VIABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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