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title: "Framework for Retained Consultancy Advice to support Local Plan Review"
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# Framework for Retained Consultancy Advice to support Local Plan Review

Buyer: SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16fa2f51-f069-4834-94a0-c12b5dbcee70

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## Summary

The South Lakeland District Council is seeking to establish a framework for consultancy services to support its Local Plan Review with the tender titled "Framework for Retained Consultancy Advice to support Local Plan Review." The process is open, with the procurement currently in the Tender stage. The contract, valued at £250,000, will span from 1st February 2021 to 31st March 2024. Interested suppliers should note that the deadline for tender submissions is 2nd December 2020. The procurement falls under the category of business services, specifically consulting, and is located in Kendal, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in urban planning, local government services, and community engagement strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buying organisation encourages participation from smaller businesses. Winning this contract could enhance a firm's portfolio and establish its presence in the public sector, providing a platform for further growth and collaboration with local authorities and other stakeholders.

## Notice

The District Council has commenced a Local Plan Review for South Lakeland, outside the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The role of the Local Plan is to set out a vision and framework for the future development of the district. The updated Plan will cover the period 2016 to 2040. The Council is undertaking early engagement with stakeholders and communities and also updating its evidence base for the Review - including a Call for Sites commencing July 2020 as part of updating its Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment. The Council is seeking to establish a framework for suppliers of professional specialist advice and services to be drawn upon throughout the review process for the 4 years 2020/21 to 2023/24.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b023bf50-1fbe-4096-a733-6ce3ca8c5d2d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2020 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b023bf50-1fbe-4096-a733-6ce3ca8c5d2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b023bf50-1fbe-4096-a733-6ce3ca8c5d2d
  2nd November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/

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