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title: "Local Plan Viability Study"
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# Local Plan Viability Study

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-169769c4-5f01-4859-ae9d-222f4d8b3246

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## Summary

The Local Plan Viability Study, commissioned by Bradford Metropolitan District Council, aims to provide an independent update to the council's Local Plan viability and implementation evidence. This study, classified under research and development services, is essential for informing the planning process concerning the viability of policies and infrastructure planning. The contract has a total value of £40,000 and is currently in the award stage, following the end of the tender period on 12 October 2021. The contract is active as of 22 November 2021 and will run until 31 December 2022, with the awarded contract going to Asinall Verdi Ltd.

This procurement initiative presents significant opportunities for consultancies and firms specialising in research and infrastructure planning services, particularly those with expertise in local government frameworks and viability studies. Businesses that can effectively showcase their capabilities in delivering consultancy services, particularly in the context of planning and strategic growth within the local governance framework, would be well-placed to compete in this market. The tender not only aims to support Bradford's local planning but also enhances the landscape for similar future engagements.

## Notice

Contracts Finder Award Notice The purpose of the Local Plan Viability Study ('study') is to provide a professional and independent update to the Council's Local Plan viability, delivery and implementation evidence. This study is considered essential to support the Council in establishing a sound, comprehensive, up-to-date and robust evidence base to inform the Local Plan in relation to establishing the viability of policies, sites and feed into infrastructure planning, the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) review and best use of Planning Obligations, in line with National Planning Policy Framework and Guidance. The study will provide an overview of viability evidence in support of strategic growth and regeneration priorities. The study also provides evidence for decision making outside the Local Plan on Planning

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd2ef16f-034e-4ed6-b3ae-efa9c1dc053a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,674 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASINALL VERDI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd2ef16f-034e-4ed6-b3ae-efa9c1dc053a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd2ef16f-034e-4ed6-b3ae-efa9c1dc053a
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

## Provenance

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