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NCC202600037 - Preparing the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP)

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 12:38

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29 May 2026 at 12:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council has completed the procurement process titled "NCC202600037 - Preparing the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP)" focusing on development consultancy services. The procurement, initiated on 29th May 2026, involved the use of a Development Viability Model for high-level viability assessments in the South East Wales region. The contract was awarded on 29th May 2026 to Burrows-Hutchinson Ltd, a supplier located in Honiton, UK, with a gross value of £44,352.00. The procurement method used was direct, characterised as "Below threshold - without competition," and the work is slated to commence on 8th June 2026, ending on 31st December 2027. This project falls under the services category and operates under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for companies involved in development consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and volunteer, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as highlighted by the suitability requirements. The contract allows businesses to partake in strategic regional planning efforts of Newport City Council, enhancing their portfolio and proving capability in public sector projects. Given the focus on developing a vital background paper to support the Replacement Local Development Plan, businesses adept in viability modelling and strategic planning consultancy would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth and increased visibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC202600037 - Preparing the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP)

Notice Description

Notice for a specialist provider for the the Development Viability Model (DVM). There is now agreement that it will be used by LPAs in the South East Wales Region for high-level viability assessments. This work is also linked to the DVM being rolled out across South East Wales with support from South East Wales Strategic Planning Group Utilising the Development Viability Model, this Study will be used by NCC as a background paper in preparing the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050858-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURROWS-HUTCHINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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