Tender

North Lincolnshire Local Plan - External Consultancy Support for a Local Plan Viability Assessment

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council is actively seeking external consultancy support for a Local Plan Viability Assessment. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 30 January 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focussed on market and economic research, polling, and statistics, and aims to support the deliverability of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan to 2043. The project, valued at £60,000, will be conducted in Scunthorpe, within the UK region of UKE13. Interested bidders can submit their tenders electronically, with enquiries allowed until 26 January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in economic consultancy services to engage in regional development initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given their complementary skill sets for this comprehensive consultation task. The open competition offers a straightforward entry for capable firms to showcase their expertise in delivering detailed viability assessments, critical for the strategic planning of infrastructure and community services in the region. Businesses well-versed in UK legislation and skilled in evaluating both strategic and site-level developments will find this procurement process especially conducive to business growth and collaboration with public sector authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Lincolnshire Local Plan - External Consultancy Support for a Local Plan Viability Assessment

Notice Description

The Council seeks an independent, plan wide viability assessment that demonstrates the deliverability of the emerging North Lincolnshire Local Plan to 2043 in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance. The assessment must evidence whether proposed policy requirements and site allocations are financially achievable when considered both individually and cumulatively, with particular attention to legal obligations (such as biodiversity net gain and recreation mitigation) and policy asks (such as affordable housing, education, health, open space, highways and sustainable transport). The consultant shall test viability across appropriate value sub market areas and site typologies, including strategic sites such as Lincolnshire Lakes, and distinguish between greenfield and brownfield development where material differences arise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06084e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004170-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northlincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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