--- title: "Viability Assessment for the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c56393a-64d1-4bd8-af71-b957b5095a7f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c56393a-64d1-4bd8-af71-b957b5095a7f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c56393a-64d1-4bd8-af71-b957b5095a7f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c56393a-64d1-4bd8-af71-b957b5095a7f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-29" --- # Viability Assessment for the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review Buyer: MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c56393a-64d1-4bd8-af71-b957b5095a7f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c56393a-64d1-4bd8-af71-b957b5095a7f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c56393a-64d1-4bd8-af71-b957b5095a7f.json) ## Summary The Malvern Hills District Council is currently inviting tenders for a project titled "Viability Assessment for the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently at the Tender stage, the deadline for submission is 4 January 2019. The chosen consultant will undertake a strategic study to evaluate the viability of delivering various residential and employment development sites across south Worcestershire. Proposals must outline methodologies and detailed cost breakdowns, with a final report due by 1 July 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultants in the fields of research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in urban planning and development assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in providing evidence to inform the planning policies of the local councils, enhancing their capability to engage with developers and stakeholders in the area. ## Notice Malvern Hills District Council is inviting Tenders from Potential Consultants on behalf of the south Worcestershire Councils (SWC) (Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City Council and Wychavon District Council) for the provision of a Viability Assessment, which will help to inform the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (SWDPR). Interested Consultants should submit their proposed methodology to meet the requirements set out in the Specification and provide a detailed breakdown of costs. The submission must be capable of detailed scrutiny including through the examination in public of the SWDPR. The proposal should indicate the timing of each element of work, including submission of a draft report and time for this to be revised before publication of a final report required by 1 July 2019. The SWDPR Viability Assessment will enable the SWCs, in line with National Planning Policy Guidance (NPPG), to ensure that the viability assessments of allocated sites are supported by evidence informed by engagement with developers, landowners, infrastructure and affordable housing providers. This will be a strategic study that considers the viability of delivering a range of residential and employment development sites across south Worcestershire. Additional information: Bidders will need to register for free on ProContract in order to access tender documents at https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aceccd2-545d-4f40-851d-fe0e9458a806 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | 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 | MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MALVERN | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR14 3AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Malvern Hills | | Electoral ward | Great Malvern | | Westminster constituency | West Worcestershire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 29 Nov 2018 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aceccd2-545d-4f40-851d-fe0e9458a806 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aceccd2-545d-4f40-851d-fe0e9458a806 29th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.malvernhills.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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