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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 10:38

Tender

14 Jan 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the preparation and implementation of the Sandwell Design Code as a Supplementary Plan. The procurement process, categorised under development consultancy services, was conducted through an open procedure and is part of an active contract phase. Allies and Morrison LLP were the successful bidders. The consultancy services, valued at £189,930, will run from 21st March 2025 to 21st October 2026, providing expert support in urban design, planning, and other related fields to assist in shaping Sandwell's urban landscape. This procurement falls under the Regional Authority sector and will primarily operate in the UKG37 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services such as urban design, planning, architecture, and landscape among others. Given the comprehensive scope of the project, firms with multi-disciplinary capabilities stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had a significant presence in the bidding process, comprising 50% of the total bids, indicating an accessible market for businesses across different scales. With a clear emphasis on quality (70% of the evaluation criteria focusing on quality), companies excelling in innovative design solutions and stakeholder engagement are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sandwell Design Code (Supplementary Plan)

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council sought to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced multi-disciplinary consultancy to prepare a Design Code for the Borough and for the consultant's team to assist the Councils Planning Policy team in taking this through as a Supplementary Plan The team would be expected to comprise of, but not limited to, the following specialisms, urban design, planning, architecture, landscape, ecology, transport, heritage and consultation/event specialists. A fixed fee proposal is required to carry out the Design Code Supplementary Plan. Sandwell Council have allocated up to PS250,000 net of VAT for provision of these services and the contract period will be for 19 months starting 21st March 2025 to 21st October 2026. However, this information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council sought to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced multi-disciplinary consultancy to prepare a Design Code for the Borough and for the consultant's team to assist the Councils Planning Policy team in taking this through as a Supplementary Plan The team would be expected to comprise of, but not limited to, the following specialisms, urban design, planning, architecture, landscape, ecology, transport, heritage and consultation/event specialists. A fixed fee proposal is required to carry out the Design Code Supplementary Plan. Sandwell Council have allocated up to PS250,000 net of VAT for provision of these services and the contract period will be for 19 months starting 21st March 2025 to 21st October 2026. However, this information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract. Additional information: Initial term of 19 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cfce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017220-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£189,930 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 21 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Allies and Morrison LLP

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