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T24/25-056 Re-Tender for the provision of Consultancy for the Local Development Plan (LDP)

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of consultancy services for their Local Development Plan (LDP), under the project titled "T24/25-056 Re-Tender for the provision of Consultancy for the Local Development Plan (LDP)." This opportunity falls within the research consultancy industry and is situated in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open competition, and submissions must be made electronically via etendersNI. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 24th March 2025 and a submission deadline of 31st March 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 14th April 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specializing in research consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. With a contract value of up to £36,000, this project represents a meaningful chance for consultancies to engage in significant local planning work, fostering long-term partnerships with the council and contributing to regional development initiatives. The evaluation criteria emphasize quality at 40% and cost at 60%, ensuring competitive and high-standard submissions. Businesses with relevant expertise and experience in the sector are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

T24/25-056 Re-Tender for the provision of Consultancy for the Local Development Plan (LDP)

Notice Description

Lisburn and Castlereagh currently wish to appoint a suitable contractor to provide consultancy for the Local Development Plan. Your submission must be via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eaee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008504-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.hegan@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

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