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Invitation To Quote - Castle Point Plan - Viability Assessment

CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2024 at 15:38

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11 Jun 2024 at 11:05

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Tender

11 Jun 2024 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Castle Point Borough Council in South Essex has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Invitation To Quote - Castle Point Plan - Viability Assessment." This procurement falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a classification code of CPV 79000000. The project's purpose is to conduct a viability assessment as part of the borough's new Development Plan. The assessment will inform the appropriate level of affordable housing and s106 requirements. The tender period ended on 9th July 2024, with a contract period running from 28th August 2024 to 11th November 2024. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, below the threshold, with a minimum value of £20,000 and a total awarded value of £24,500 to Porter Planning Economics Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in business consulting and planning services. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to compete given the project’s suitability criteria. Businesses experienced in conducting viability assessments and producing comprehensive reports will find this contract advantageous, particularly if they can illustrate past similar projects and provide relevant expertise. The engagement with Castle Point Borough Council offers exposure and the potential for future collaboration, serving as a valuable reference for firms aiming to expand their service portfolio in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation To Quote - Castle Point Plan - Viability Assessment

Notice Description

Castle Point Borough Council in South Essex is currently producing a new Development Plan for the borough. The Council intends to submit the Local Plan to the Secretary of State in May 2025 when all associated actions are planned to have completed. As part of the process a viability assessment is required to support the submission and examination of the Local Plan, to inform the Council what level of affordable housing and s106 requirements are appropriate without rendering new development in the borough unviable. A draft report and comment, setting out all the assessment work undertaken and findings, prior to the completion of the updated viability assessment of the Local Plan is required. Applicants will be required to submit, as a minimum, the following: a method statement, a timetable setting out all tasks, examples of similar work, CVs for all members of the team and fee proposals. Quotations must be made in either pdf format or in a format which is compatible with Office 365 and documents submitted via the Castle Point Plan mailbox be no later than 12.00 noon on Tuesday 9th July 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc315b86-9a7d-4f85-aa45-3f45a2e59efe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2024 - 11 Nov 2024 1-6 months
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
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BENFLEET
Postcode
SS7 1TF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTER PLANNING ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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