Award

External Consultancy Support for a Local Plan Viability Assessment

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

08 Apr 2026 at 09:59

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 09:59

Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of external consultancy support to conduct a Local Plan Viability Assessment. The contract was awarded on 26 March 2026 to CP Viability Limited, an SME based in Tadcaster, with services slated to begin on 1 April 2026 and continue through to 30 September 2028. This procurement, held via an open competition method, focuses on economic research services and aligns with key requirements of the UK's National Planning Policy Framework. The strategic assessment aims to evaluate the deliverability of proposed housing and economic development plans in North Lincolnshire, specifically addressing both greenfield and brownfield sites within the UKE13 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in economic and market research services, particularly those with expertise in housing and development viability. Medium-sized enterprises like CP Viability Limited have shown their capability to secure such contracts, demonstrating the potential for further business scaling through public sector partnerships. Companies capable of offering thorough analysis in adherence to planning policies and financial feasibility stand well-placed to compete for future tenders of a similar nature, providing invaluable insights into municipal development initiatives.

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Notice Title

External Consultancy Support for a Local Plan Viability Assessment

Notice Description

Local Plan Viability Assessment to assess the deliverability of proposed housing and economic development viability terms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06084e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031806-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£20,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£20,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 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
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CP VIABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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