Planning

Review of 'To Let' Signs in Uplands Ward

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Planning

22 Mar 2022 at 16:07

S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is currently initiating a procurement process titled "Review of 'To Let' Signs in Uplands Ward," aimed at managing the display of 'To Let' signs that detract from the area's visual appeal. This planning stage is part of the services sector, specifically focusing on research consultancy, survey, and evaluation consultancy services. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 8th April 2022, detailing their organisational background and capability to assist with evidence gathering and stakeholder engagement to inform an application to the Welsh Government.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in research consultancy, survey services, or stakeholder engagement to grow their operations. Companies with experience in urban planning, local governance issues, or community consultation would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating in this procurement process can enhance visibility and provide significant networking opportunities within local government frameworks, potentially leading to future contracts in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of 'To Let' Signs in Uplands Ward

Notice Description

Swansea Council is seeking to manage the proliferation of 'To Let' signs in areas of the Uplands Ward which currently detract from the visual amenity of the area. To tackle this problem, the Council will be looking to appoint a partner to gather evidence to support an application to the Welsh Government for a direction under Regulation 7 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1992 to restrict the display of such signs in the area.In order to inform the Council's application to Welsh Government, we anticipate the following to be undertaken, post appointment:* Survey of the area to gather evidence of the number of 'To Let' signs being displayed. Such evidence will need to include photographic evidence* Engagement with stakeholders to gather views on the proposal* Preparation of report of findings from the evidence gathering exercise.The Council may contact interested parties following closure of the expression of interest period about how to proceed with these opportunities.To this end, interested parties are invited to initially submit an expression of interest to the Council:Ian.Davies@swansea.gov.uk no later than Friday 8th April 2022 with the following information:1) Name of your organisation and brief description of its background and experience.2) Would you be interested in the opportunity described above? If yes, please explain full detail of what you are able to provide.3) Please provide the contact details of a named person within the organisation should the Council wish to contact you to have a further discussion.3) Any other comments or suggestionsResponses to this Speculative Notice are understood by all parties to be purely informal and will not form part of any subsequent procurement process and is being used for market engagement and capacity only. Not responding to the Speculative Notice shall not prevent any economic operator from participating in any future procurement process.The publication of this Speculative Notice does not signify the beginning of any formal procurement process and does not constitute a commitment by the Council or partners to undertake any future procurement process. The Council may withdraw or amend any information contained in this Speculative Notice at any time and without notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-119847
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119847
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311000 - Survey services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

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