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Plan Mid Devon Viability Assessment

MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Devon District Council is seeking services for the "Plan Mid Devon Viability Assessment" to support the district's new Local Plan development. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a focus on research and consultancy services in the United Kingdom's UKK4 region. This open competition offers a contract valued at £41,000 gross, with submissions ending on 18th May 2026 and enquiries welcome until 1st May 2026. Interested parties must register on the Advantage South West electronic portal to access the necessary documentation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in viability assessments for land development and affordable housing advice. It is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the competitive nature of the process and the emphasis on quality and price in awarding criteria. Successful bidders will contribute to local economic growth by providing significant advice on the feasibility of site allocations and policies within Mid Devon.

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Notice Title

Plan Mid Devon Viability Assessment

Notice Description

1. Viability assessment is a process of assessing whether development is financially viable, by looking at whether the value generated by a development is more than the cost of developing it and whether the resulting value is sufficient to bring the site to market. This includes looking at the key elements of gross development value, costs, land value, landowner premium, and developer return. The purpose of this viability assessment is to provide Mid Devon District Council with robust viability evidence to support the preparation and adoption of the district's new Local Plan ("Plan Mid Devon"). The assessment will provide advice on the viability of new development within the district taking into account relevant national and local factors such as: sales and rental values, construction costs, planning obligations or standards applied as a result of local and national policies, building regulations and other relevant regulatory requirements. A key output will be advice on provision of affordable housing from housing sites. The Assessment will test whether proposed site allocations and policies can realistically be delivered and therefore whether the local plan meets the relevant soundness test.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035050-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
£34,166 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Feb 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
MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TIVERTON
Postcode
EX16 6PP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Mid Devon
Electoral Ward
Tiverton Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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