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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Developing a Suffolk Design Guide & Implementation Programme"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Developing a Suffolk Design Guide & Implementation Programme

Buyer: SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21d55964-9841-4b4b-8e40-2dcad6afb389

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Suffolk Coastal District Council (SCDC), which has awarded a contract titled "Developing a Suffolk Design Guide & Implementation Programme". This initiative falls within the development consultancy services category and will take place in the East of England, UK. The contract, valued at £120,000, commenced on 1 May 2018 and is set to conclude by 30 April 2019. The tender was awarded following an open procurement method, concluding its tender period on 30 April 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations, to engage with local planning authorities. Companies specialising in consultancy services related to urban planning, design, and community engagement may find this contract particularly relevant. The project will not only provide a written design guide but also involve training and skills development workshops, fostering the growth of local expertise and involvement from various stakeholders.

## Notice

Suffolk Coastal District Council (SCDC) on behalf of the Suffolk Local Planning Authorities is seeking to Commission consultants to work over a 12 month period to develop and embed a Suffolk Design Guide (SDG). The project is as much about developing a written product that can be used by planners, developers and community groups to help shape our places as it is about delivering a programme of training and skills development for our local teams, members and neighbourhood groups Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a11747c-2871-404e-a934-92425086513b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2018 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a11747c-2871-404e-a934-92425086513b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a11747c-2871-404e-a934-92425086513b
  2nd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=336960192
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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