Award

Affordable Housing Contribution and Viability Assessments on Small Sites

LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2025 at 16:08

Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) has completed the award stage for a tender titled "Affordable Housing Contribution and Viability Assessments on Small Sites," classified under financial consultancy services (CPV: 66171000). The procurement process involved an open procedure to select a consultant to provide expert viability advice regarding small site planning applications and appeals for LBRuT and Wandsworth Borough Council. The awarded contract, signed on 11th February 2025, is valued at £458,220 and was awarded to Bespoke Properties Ltd. This contract covers advice provision for three years, with options for extended duration and electronic auction techniques implemented during the tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in financial and viability assessments, to expand their public sector portfolio. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as their expertise in detailed financial consultancy is sought. The regional focus on London, specifically the Richmond and Wandsworth areas, means that businesses with local knowledge or a presence in these areas may have a competitive edge. Furthermore, the potential for contract extension offers a long-term growth opportunity, reinforcing the strategic importance for companies aiming to establish or deepen their market presence in public procurement within the housing and urban planning sectors.

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Notice Title

Affordable Housing Contribution and Viability Assessments on Small Sites

Notice Description

The outlined Service Specification is for the appointed Consultant to provide expert viability advice on a site-by-site basis to inform consideration of planning applications and appeals on small sites on behalf of London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT).<br/><br/>The services shall also be performed on behalf of Wandsworth Borough Council when necessary. The Council will have access to this contract via an Access Deed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The outlined Service Specification is for the appointed Consultant to provide expert viability advice on a site-by-site basis to inform consideration of planning applications and appeals on small sites on behalf of London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT).

The services shall also be performed on behalf of Wandsworth Borough Council when necessary. The Council will have access to this contract via an Access Deed.

Options: The contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for 2+2 years.

Renewal: The existing contract ends on the 30/04/2025. The new contract will commence on 01/05/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04add4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004613-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£824,154 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£824,154 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£458,220 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES
Contact Name
Central Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2088716000

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW1 3BZ
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Twickenham Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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