Tender

Strategic and Local Plan Viability Assessment

TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2026 at 16:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tewkesbury Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for a "Strategic and Local Plan Viability Assessment." This tender falls under the industry categories of research and development services, as well as business services, and is specifically targeting the region of Gloucestershire, UK. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission period closing on 2nd March 2026 at 09:00. Interested suppliers are invited to prepare a comprehensive Viability Assessment in alignment with the National Planning Policy Framework and the Planning Practice Guidance. The council is seeking proposals through an open competition method, with a contract value set at £60,000, running from 16th March 2026 to 16th February 2029 with potential renewals if justified.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, planning, and research services, particularly those with expertise in policy frameworks and viability assessments. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality analysis under evolving regulatory conditions will find this tender aligned with their strengths. The focus on quality, price, and social value in the assessment criteria makes it an appealing venture for firms capable of delivering robust and cost-effective solutions. Such a contract could enhance the portfolio of consultancy firms and expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly within local government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic and Local Plan Viability Assessment

Notice Description

The overarching methodological requirement is to prepare a Viability Assessment for the Strategic and Local Plan. Suppliers are invited to indicate how they would do this in a manner consistent with the requirements and guidance prescribed by National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and published government guidance (PPG)and the required study outputs outlined below, in the most cost-effective and time-efficient way, whilst maintaining high quality standards and robustness. Should national policies and guidance pertaining to the preparation of Viability Assessments of local plans be issued or altered during preparation of the Final Report, and/or any pertinent comments are made by Local Plan inspectors in respect to the methodology and scope of Viability Assessments, it is expected that the study will be updated to reflect any revised requirements, in discussion with the Authorities. The Supplier should also recommend additional/revised stages to, and/or outputs from, the project where appropriate. The contract period is for 35 months from commencement of the project and the Final Report is required to be delivered to the satisfaction of the Authorities within the first 5 months. Extensions to this period will be considered where clear justification exists, subject to the agreement of the Authorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions to this period will be considered where clear justification exists, subject to the agreement of the Authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06113b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007728-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 16 Feb 2029 2-3 years
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
TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Judge
Contact Email
procurement@tewkesbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01684272083

Buyer Location

Locality
TEWKESBURY
Postcode
GL20 5TT
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Tewkesbury South
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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