NWB - Viability Assessment of the North Warwickshire Local Plan

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by North Warwickshire Borough Council, under the title "NWB - Viability Assessment of the North Warwickshire Local Plan," is currently in the tender stage. This study, categorized under research consultancy services, aims to evaluate the deliverability of proposed policies in the Local Plan Review. The project is set to occur in Atherstone, UK, with the submission deadline set for 24th June 2026 and enquiry period ending on 17th June 2026. With an estimated contract value of £40,000, the procurement method employed is open competition for services, executed below the threshold amount. The contract is expected to commence on 8th July 2026 and could extend until 1st September 2027, with a possibility of further extension for additional stages.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specializing in research consultancy services, with expertise in policy assessment and urban planning. The high-quality weighting criterion (60%) suggests that firms with a strong track record of delivering comprehensive assessment services will be at an advantage. Additionally, businesses that can offer competitive pricing (40% weighting) alongside quality services will find this tender an appealing prospect. Given its potential extension, this project could provide longer-term engagement opportunities for suitable consultancies willing to assist in subsequent stages of the Local Plan process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NWB - Viability Assessment of the North Warwickshire Local Plan

Notice Description

This study aims to ensure that the cumulative costs of the proposed policies, the site requirements, and any necessary infrastructure does not undermine the overall deliverability of the new Local Plan Review.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council may extend the contract for a further period of up to 12 months in order to support additional stages of the Local Plan process, including examination support, modifications, evidence updates, and any relevant adoption related work. This would be under the same terms and conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054324-2026
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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 1-2 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
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ATHERSTONE
Postcode
CV9 1DE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Warwickshire
Electoral Ward
Atherstone Central
Westminster Constituency
North Warwickshire and Bedworth

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