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e-ITT for the provision of Local Plan and CIL Charging Schedule Viability Appraisal

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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21 Aug 2025 at 09:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

New Forest District Council recently concluded a contract award process for the provision of a Local Plan and CIL Charging Schedule Viability Appraisal services. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was conducted under limited competition below the threshold, focusing on consultancy services related to transport systems and infrastructure works. The contract, valued at £41,500 gross, was awarded to MERIDIES CONSULTING LTD starting from 11th August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2027. The buying organisation operates from Lyndhurst, United Kingdom, within the UKJ36 region, representing a sub-central government authority, with the award status marked as complete as of 21st August 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in transport systems and infrastructure works, especially small to medium enterprises. With the active contract covering several regions across the United Kingdom, businesses with expertise in providing viability appraisals and strategic recommendations on Local Plan Reviews and CIL Charging Schedules would have been well-positioned to compete. The process could inspire similar bodies to assess the potential value of engaging with sub-central government authorities for strategic consultancy roles that address public infrastructure and planning needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

e-ITT for the provision of Local Plan and CIL Charging Schedule Viability Appraisal

Notice Description

New Forest District Council (NFDC) are carrying out this procurement exercise to identify, select and award a contract to a single supplier. to provide a Viability Appraisal of the policies and proposals in the Local Plan Review and advice and recommendations on the CIL Charging Schedule.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050444-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nfdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7PA
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERIDIES CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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