--- title: "Sandwell Design Code (Supplementary Plan)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-467769ea-49e7-4273-8986-bdaac743887e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-467769ea-49e7-4273-8986-bdaac743887e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-467769ea-49e7-4273-8986-bdaac743887e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-467769ea-49e7-4273-8986-bdaac743887e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-14" --- # Sandwell Design Code (Supplementary Plan) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-467769ea-49e7-4273-8986-bdaac743887e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-467769ea-49e7-4273-8986-bdaac743887e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-467769ea-49e7-4273-8986-bdaac743887e.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a tender process to appoint a multi-disciplinary consultancy for the preparation of a Design Code for the Borough. This project falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73220000) and also includes design, research, technical analysis, and business development consultancy services. The contract will begin on 21st March 2025 and conclude on 21st October 2026, covering a period of 19 months. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period ending on 17th February 2025 at 15:00. The project will take place in the West Midlands region, specifically in Oldbury, with postal code B69 3DB. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialized in urban design, planning, architecture, landscape, ecology, transport, heritage, and consultation/event management. The contract, valued up to £250,000 net of VAT, provides a substantial project scope suitable for established consultancies with the capacity to deliver comprehensive design and planning services. This is not a recurrent procurement, presenting a unique opportunity for consultancy firms to establish or strengthen their relationship with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and make a notable impact on the borough's development. ## Notice Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced multi-disciplinary consultancy to prepare a Design Code for the Borough and for the consultant's team to assist the Councils Planning Policy team in taking this through as a Supplementary Plan The team would be expected to comprise of, but not limited to, the following specialisms, urban design, planning, architecture, landscape, ecology, transport, heritage and consultation/event specialists. A fixed fee proposal is required to carry out the Design Code Supplementary Plan. Sandwell Council have allocated up to PS250,000 net of VAT for provision of these services and the contract period will be for 19 months starting 21st March 2025 to 21st October 2026. However, this information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95da90fd-b87f-4ae8-a632-2af9c948d44c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 21 Oct 2026 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2025 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95da90fd-b87f-4ae8-a632-2af9c948d44c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95da90fd-b87f-4ae8-a632-2af9c948d44c 14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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