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title: "Proposal for Critical Friend Support - Spatial Options Paper"
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# Proposal for Critical Friend Support - Spatial Options Paper

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bec9981-7909-44c8-94ac-f620a9d96399

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## Summary

Southend Borough Council (SBC) and Rochford District Council (RDC) are in the final stages of a tender process for a project titled "Proposal for Critical Friend Support - Spatial Options Paper." This contract, valued at £60,000, is aimed at enhancing local development planning within the regions of Southend and Rochford in the East of England. The procurement method utilised is a direct approach through a single tender action as it is below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 29th November 2019, and the contract period is set from 31st December 2019 to 31st December 2020. Evaluations are reported to be completed by 13th December 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for firms specialising in urban environmental development planning, particularly those sized as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Such businesses that can provide 'critical friend' support, encompassing strategic advice and evaluations for local development plans, would be well-suited to step forward. Engaging in this tender could enhance their visibility and credibility within public sector contracts, ultimately contributing to their business growth within the local government sector.

## Notice

Southend Borough Council (SBC) and Rochford District Council (RDC) are seeking to procure a 'critical friend' to provide support and added value in the development of spatial option/s to support and inform the preparation of their respective emerging local development plans. The spatial options paper will need to consider options for meeting housing, employment and retail needs. The study area comprises all of Rochford District and Southend Borough Additional information: Evaluations will be completed by 13th December.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f222999c-bb14-4f0b-af28-8544a1b7dc0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LICHFIELDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2020 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f222999c-bb14-4f0b-af28-8544a1b7dc0f
- 4 Dec 2019 at 12:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d829bff-7e0b-4399-9ec4-0f0d88c3c994
- 20 Nov 2019 at 13:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d829bff-7e0b-4399-9ec4-0f0d88c3c994
- 15 Nov 2019 at 11:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d829bff-7e0b-4399-9ec4-0f0d88c3c994
- 8 Nov 2019 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d829bff-7e0b-4399-9ec4-0f0d88c3c994

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f222999c-bb14-4f0b-af28-8544a1b7dc0f
  20th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d829bff-7e0b-4399-9ec4-0f0d88c3c994
  4th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ce01250-dc5d-427d-9e6b-5902fc0c3e85
  Enquiries and quotation submission
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8730dbf-876c-4bcc-b2fc-72f176be5624
  Claifications

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