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title: "The provision of Design Code Pathfinder Project"
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# The provision of Design Code Pathfinder Project

Buyer: GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cdfc3b7-0eab-46df-9116-6235439aed29

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## Summary

Gedling Borough Council is inviting tenders for "The provision of Design Code Pathfinder Project," aiming to appoint qualified consultants for a baseline assessment of character areas within Gedling Borough. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting technical planning, environmental planning, and urban planning services. The procurement method is open, and tenders must be submitted by 19 April 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 6 May 2022 and will run until 31 August 2023. The council is located at Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in planning and design services to engage in community-driven projects that influence local development codes. Companies with experience in public consultations, technical planning assessments, and urban design will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, leveraging their unique insights and local knowledge to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

Gedling Borough Council ('the Council') is seeking to appoint appropriately qualified and experienced consultants to undertake a baseline assessment of existing character areas within Gedling Borough, identify where locally distinct design codes would add value to future decision-making and prepare discrete design codes for these areas based on a design methodology that can be widely applicable and be rolled out nationally. An important part of the commission will comprise engagement with local communities and other stakeholders to further refine the design codes prior to their adoption as a Supplementary Planning Document(s). Additional information: The Authority is using the In-tend e-tendering portal to conduct the procurement process ('the e-Tendering Portal'). The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gedling/aspx/Home all communications (including submission of Tenders) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937e511e-a468-4757-ad75-765a43de2b4d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 May 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 6LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Ernehale |
| Westminster constituency | Gedling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937e511e-a468-4757-ad75-765a43de2b4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937e511e-a468-4757-ad75-765a43de2b4d
  23rd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gedling/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gedling/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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