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# Design and Sustainability Plan/Consultancy

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cbab25b-4ab0-4d60-9b6a-a374981045dd

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy services for their "Design and Sustainability Plan/Consultancy" project, aimed at reviewing Non-Spatial Planning Policies within the industry category of technical planning services. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 10th December 2021. The Expression of Interest deadline is 31st December 2021, with completed tenders due by 7th January 2022. The contract, valued at £120,000, is set to commence on 28th January 2022 and will last until 31st October 2024, with anticipated evaluation and interview processes taking place in mid-January 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in urban planning and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in developing sustainable design policies and assisting local councils with planning documentation would be particularly suited to compete. The open procurement process invites small and medium-sized enterprises, which are encouraged to participate, providing a platform to enhance their capabilities and expand their clientele through the delivery of quality consultancy services in accordance with the council's strategic goals.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to undertake a comprehensive review of its Design and Sustainability focused Non-Spatial Planning Policies. This review will take the form of a freestanding Development Plan Document (DPD) which will sit alongside the Local Plan (currently under review). The DPD should achieve higher quality and more sustainable design across the Borough, reinforce Development Management decisions, and provide stronger defence to planning appeals. The Council is seeking to award a contract for the provision of consultancy services to assist with the creation of a Design and Sustainability Development Plan Document (DPD). The consultancy service will be expected to produce the DPD in preparation for examination, lead on evidence at examination and undertake any post examination Main Modifications, including relevant all plan assessments in line with the scope set out by the council. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 10th December 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 31st December 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 7th January 2022 Evaluation: from 10th January 2022 Interviews: w/c 17th January 2022 Appointment of contractor: by End of January 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a83c60-4d2d-41b5-911e-f1234cf6c8ee |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2021 at 18:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a83c60-4d2d-41b5-911e-f1234cf6c8ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a83c60-4d2d-41b5-911e-f1234cf6c8ee
  10th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=36bbca85-e959-ec11-810e-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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