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title: "GB-Braintree: Neighbourhood Planning Support"
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# GB-Braintree: Neighbourhood Planning Support

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d52f123-1e8f-45b7-b8f8-0d2956b7aa9a

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## Summary

Braintree District Council is seeking an organisation to provide Neighbourhood Planning Support within their planning policy team. This tender, titled "GB-Braintree: Neighbourhood Planning Support," falls under the environmental planning industry category and is located in Braintree, East of England. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 17th March 2017. The contract is valued between £10,000 and £25,000 and is expected to commence on 3rd April 2017, with a potential duration of one year, extendable for a further year. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of participants to apply.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public procurement. Companies with expertise in community engagement, urban environmental development planning, or local government collaboration will be particularly well-suited to compete. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their reputations and explore additional engagement in local planning initiatives, ultimately driving growth and establishing lasting relationships with local authorities.

## Notice

Braintree District Council is looking for an organisation to provide a named resource to provide Neighbourhood Planning and Community Engagement support within the planning policy team at the Council. A single named contact should be provided, based at Causeway House in Braintree for 8hours per week. The initial period of this work is one year, with the option for this to be extended for a further year. The primary role will be to support communities in the District to work on neighbourhood plans and will involve evening meetings with the neighbourhoods involved where appropriate. The role will also need to provide assistance and support to the planning policy team in its community engagement on the new Local Plan. 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/ea436025-8b01-472e-9629-dc38c61f5c6c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 2 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2017 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea436025-8b01-472e-9629-dc38c61f5c6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea436025-8b01-472e-9629-dc38c61f5c6c
  22nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Braintree:-Neighbourhood-Planning-Support/793D2SBAVM
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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