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Local Plan Viability Study 2025 Update

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2025 at 13:34

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16 Dec 2025 at 13:31

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16 Dec 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Local Plan Viability Study 2025 Update has been completed, with the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council awarding a contract to Aspinall Verdi Limited. This procurement relates to evaluation consultancy services, specifically aimed at ensuring a consistent approach to viability studies through an update to existing frameworks. The process utilised a direct award method, conducted below the threshold without competition, with key dates including the contract start date on 16th December 2025 and an end date on 15th September 2028. The contract will be executed in Bradford, UK, primarily within the UKE41 region. This tender falls under the category of services within the public authority - sub-central government classification.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) specialising in consultancy services related to urban planning and evaluation. With a contract value of £48,000 gross, the ability for Aspinall Verdi Limited to build upon existing frameworks ensures a time and cost-effective execution. Companies with expertise in providing consultancy and evaluation services in the urban development sector may find similar tenders attractive and strategically beneficial for expanding their footprint. Such contracts also provide smaller companies with the chance to demonstrate their capabilities in large-scale projects managed by sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Local Plan Viability Study 2025 Update

Notice Description

This is to award a contract to Aspinal Verdi Limited to undertake work in relation to Local Plan Viability Study as a continuation of work previously done to maintain consistent approach is followed and that the existing viability framework and approach set out by Aspinal Verdi will be taken forward saving time and cost.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083377-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 15 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tendering@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPINALL VERDI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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