--- title: "Retail & Centres Study for South Worcestershire Development Plan Review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b6aa767-523f-487a-9196-bdad9b6e2787" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b6aa767-523f-487a-9196-bdad9b6e2787" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b6aa767-523f-487a-9196-bdad9b6e2787.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b6aa767-523f-487a-9196-bdad9b6e2787.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-09" --- # Retail & Centres Study for South Worcestershire Development Plan Review Buyer: MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b6aa767-523f-487a-9196-bdad9b6e2787 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b6aa767-523f-487a-9196-bdad9b6e2787) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b6aa767-523f-487a-9196-bdad9b6e2787.json) ## Summary The Malvern Hills District Council, located in west Midlands, is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Retail & Centres Study for South Worcestershire Development Plan Review". This procurement falls under the services category and is classified as research and development services and related consultancy services. Interested consultants must submit their proposals by the deadline of 7th November 2018. The final report is required by 28th June 2019, ahead of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review's preferred options publication set for November 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in retail and urban planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the study aims to assess future retail and leisure needs across south Worcestershire through 2041. Businesses with capabilities in detailed market analysis, project methodology design, and the understanding of local environmental considerations will be particularly well-suited to compete. ## Notice Malvern Hills District Council is inviting Tenders from Potential Consultants on behalf of the South Worcestershire Councils (SWC) i.e. Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City Council and Wychavon District Council for the provision of a Retail and Centres Study. 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 South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (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 which is required by 28th June 2019, i.e. well in advance of the publication of SWDPR Preferred Options (PO) scheduled in November 2019. The Retail and Centres Study is required to cover the area of south Worcestershire and provide robust evidence, which clearly informs the review of the SWDP. The SWDP review is seeking to balance the area's future needs for retail, housing and employment growth with its environmental limitations. The SWC require a Retail and Centres Study to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of current and future need for additional retail and leisure floor space across south Worcestershire during the period to 2041. The Study should be capable of disaggregating need on an individual town centre and authority basis and fulfil the requirements as set out in the project methodology set out in the quality criteria section below and in the Consultant's Proposal. 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/146b01b7-d0be-40d5-bcd3-37825e223793 | | 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 | 9 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 8 Oct 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 | 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 ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2018 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/146b01b7-d0be-40d5-bcd3-37825e223793 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/146b01b7-d0be-40d5-bcd3-37825e223793 9th October 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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