Award

R1018b: London Plan Examination in Public - policy and evidential support

LONDON COUNCILS

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2019 at 16:23

TenderAmendment

21 Nov 2018 at 15:18

TenderAmendment

20 Nov 2018 at 12:36

TenderAmendment

14 Nov 2018 at 17:42

Tender

14 Nov 2018 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by London Councils for the project titled "R1018b: London Plan Examination in Public - policy and evidential support". This project falls under the category of research consultancy services and aims to gather support in updating the London Plan, which is vital for local development frameworks across the capital. The tender is currently at the Award stage, with a contract valued at a minimum of £25,000, and is expected to continue until June 28, 2019. The tender period ended on November 26, 2018, and the work will primarily be conducted in London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in research, legal advisory, and business management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this an ideal project to contribute to, as their expertise in policy analysis and local governance can help shape the updated London Plan effectively. Firms that can provide robust evidence and advocacy for local borough interests are especially well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

R1018b: London Plan Examination in Public - policy and evidential support

Notice Description

*The value of the contract has been registered as a minimum of PS25K - this is not deemed to be the maximum contract value* Context The Mayor is required to produce and update a London Plan, setting out the strategic planning framework for new development across the capital. Borough local plans, which set out the framework for local development, are required to be compliant with the London Plan and so the document is key for boroughs when determining the criteria by which both development plans and development applications should be considered. A full review of the Plan was initiated by the previous Mayor Boris Johnson following his election in 2008, and completed in 2011. Following the publication of 2011 census data, it was agreed that the Plan would require alterations to reflect that population projections in the 2011 Plan were unrealistically low. These were published in early 2014 under the title Further Alterations to the London Plan (FALP) and a period of public consultation was undertaken, to which London Councils responded, with an Examination in Public (EiP) at which London Councils also made representations. A revised London Plan, promoted by the new Mayor Sadiq Khan, was published in December 2017, to which London Councils submitted a 42 page consultation response in March 2018, the full document can be read here: https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/our-key-themes/housing-and-planning/land-and-planning/gla-and-london-plan/draft-london-plan-2017 The next stage of the process is a further Examination in Public (EiP), at which a Planning Inspector will take evidence and consider whether proposed amendments are compliant with national planning policy. The Inspector will then issue a report setting out his/her perspective on the LP and recommending any changes. The EiP process provides an opportunity for London Councils both to promote its policy asks within the Greater London planning framework and to support the interests of boroughs. Purpose This invitation to tender seeks to procure consultancy support to meet the following objective: * Help persuade the Planning Inspector of the need for relevant amendments to the LP, reflecting London Councils' wider policy objectives and promoting the interests of boroughs in London-wide planning policy The consultancy support is likely to involve the following stages of work: -Analysis of LP to identify specific proposals for policy amendments, building on London Councils' consultation submission and supported by relevant policy and evidence -Drafting of briefing notes on Planning Inspector's 'Examination Matters', supporting London Councils' proposed policy amendments to the London Plan -Advice and support on London Councils' participation in Examination hearings, including the verbal presentation of evidence to the Inspector. Additional information: 21.11.18 - Table of EiP dates uploaded - these revised dates supersede those originally provided in the ITT. The London Plan EiP Panel have now published their Final Participants and Matters for consideration at the Examination in Public, commencing on Tuesday 15 January 2019. They have also produced procedural information about the EiP and a detailed hearings programme. From this information, we have produced the summary table provided, which sets out the updated hearing dates, written statement deadlines and statement word limits for the 8 Matters London Councils is participating in at the EiP. 21.11.18 - Query log updated 20.11.18 - Query log uploaded

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4b209c2-b74f-48f6-91e8-89c40d1a9d4c
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,765 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2018 - 7 Jun 2019 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 COUNCILS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0AL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLP (PLANNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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