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title: "Retained Development Viability Consultancy Framework Agreement"
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# Retained Development Viability Consultancy Framework Agreement

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25d06389-4b70-4787-8ded-af9b8d4eaed7

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## Summary

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has completed a public procurement process for the "Retained Development Viability Consultancy Framework Agreement." This initiative falls under the urban planning services category and was initiated on 16th December 2016, with a contract period running until 16th December 2018. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with a total contract value of £234,000. The tender attracted viability consultancies to provide crucial financial assessments for planning applications within the borough.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the urban planning and consultancy sectors, particularly those with professional accreditation in viability assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an especially advantageous procurement, as the Council intends to engage a minimum of four consultancies for various planning projects. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive viability evaluations will be well-positioned to bid and collaborate with the Council during the contract's duration.

## Notice

The Tower Hamlets' Infrastructure/Viability Planning Team is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with a minimum of 4 Professionally Accredited Viability Consultancies designed to provide the Council with access to viability advice on a range of planning applications where development viability is in question. Successful consultancies will be retained for the duration of the Framework Agreement and will be commissioned to independently assess financial viability assessments submitted by applicants for planning permission. The successful consultancies may also be asked to assist the Council in other matters of viability, should the need arise. Additional information: Contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0493920-692f-417e-9bb1-8dd318e4001e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2016 - 16 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £234,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £234,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 2BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Poplar |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BBP REGENERATION; BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE ADVISORY & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT UK LI; CARTER JONAS; DVS - VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY; GVA GRIMLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2017 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0493920-692f-417e-9bb1-8dd318e4001e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0493920-692f-417e-9bb1-8dd318e4001e
  3rd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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