Tender

Development Viability Appraisal Services (DM)

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council, located in Huyton, United Kingdom, is the contracting authority for a tender inviting qualified consultancies to offer Development Viability Appraisal Services. This open procurement, categorised under business and management consultancy services, aims to appraise planning applications involving S106 requirements or enabling development for heritage assets. The tender process commenced on 13 March 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 23 March 2026 and a submission deadline on 25 March 2026. The procurement method is open competition with submissions required electronically via The Chest e-procurement portal. The contract is valued at approximately £99,996, with the possibility of extension beyond the initial 36-month period, subject to satisfactory performance.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for consultancies skilled in development viability and planning application assessments to enhance business growth. Targeting SMEs and VCSEs, the contract prioritises businesses that demonstrate methodological clarity, resource adequacy, and social value contributions. Engaging in this project could foster community impacts and ensure environmental sustainability, making it attractive for organisations keen on strengthening regional development portfolios. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to solidify their expertise within Merseyside, contributing to long-term contractual partnerships through performance-led renewals.

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Notice Title

Development Viability Appraisal Services (DM)

Notice Description

The Council wishes to appoint a qualified and experienced consultancy to provide Development Viability Appraisal Services, and to provide a clear framework for undertaking this work. This will include the appraisal of relevant planning applications, such as those subject to S106 requirements or for enabling development to secure the future of a heritage asset, and their supporting viability assessments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will run for an initial period of 36 months, with the option to extend for up to two additional periods of 12 months each (2 x 12 months), subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023219-2026
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,996 Under £100K
Lots Value
£99,996 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

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