--- title: "Retail Capacity Study RFQ" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4fa6817e-2675-455a-ab15-c78f2e3560e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fa6817e-2675-455a-ab15-c78f2e3560e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fa6817e-2675-455a-ab15-c78f2e3560e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fa6817e-2675-455a-ab15-c78f2e3560e6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-04" --- # Retail Capacity Study RFQ Buyer: UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fa6817e-2675-455a-ab15-c78f2e3560e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fa6817e-2675-455a-ab15-c78f2e3560e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fa6817e-2675-455a-ab15-c78f2e3560e6.json) ## Summary The Uttlesford District Council is initiating an open tender for a Retail Capacity Study, as part of the planning process for the emerging Local Plan. This study aims to provide a credible evidence base that acknowledges recent changes affecting retail, including economic impacts due to Brexit and Covid-19, as well as alterations in policy. The tender is currently active, with applications required to be submitted by 12 noon on 24th June 2021. The service involves technical planning and urban services, predominantly located in the East of England, particularly Saffron Walden, Dunmow, and Stansted Mountfitchet. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services related to urban planning and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with expertise in retail market analysis and policy implications. Engaging with this tender could enhance their visibility and contribute to shaping local retail strategies, ultimately fostering business growth in these communities. ## Notice To deliver a Retail Capacity Study to provide a robust and credible evidence base to inform the Council's work in the preparation of the emerging Local Plan taking into account changes since the previous evidence base was prepared. The Retail Study needs to be cognisant of some of the following significant recent changes: Changes in policy -Implication of the introduction of Use Class Changes 2020/2021 on town centres and out of town centre properties, as well as taking into account the requirements of the NPPF and the PPG; Changes in the economy - The impact of Brexit on town centres and the retail sector. An up-to-date and authoritative economic forecast needs to be adopted for the study; Impact of Covid-19 - The impact of Covid 19 on the high street /town centres/out of town centres and wider impact on online retail. Changes in market - The above has had an impact on the property market dynamics both in terms of local demand and developers' ability to access finance. A Retail Capacity Report providing qualitative and quantitative need for retail in Saffron Walden, Dunmow, Stansted Mountfitchet, Thaxted, and other local centres in the District including: * Description of existing retail facilities within the District, and * Identifying the role, the centres play in meeting the needs of customers. Assessment of: * recent changes in circumstances and shopping patterns, not least the effects of the recession, * Impact and implications of Covid 19 on the retail sector, * the requirements of the NPPF and changes to the Use Classes Order, * the future need and (residual) capacity for retail floorspace for the period over the lifespan of the emerging Local Plan; * the existing network of centres; * development of plan policies and potential allocations; and * recommendations on how each centre can develop its role. To inform the opportunities of retail allocations and development management policies guiding the vitality and viability of town centres. Key Centres and other local centres. All applications should be submitted to Uttlesford District Council by 12 noon on June 24th to localplan@uttlesford.gov.uk All further details are referenced in the brief documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96579c68-1a2b-4f01-8ac9-72865be4fd81 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jul 2021 - 29 Mar 2024 | | 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 | UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | SAFFRON WALDEN | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB11 4ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex | | Local authority | Uttlesford | | Electoral ward | Saffron Walden Audley | | Westminster constituency | North West Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71356400 - Technical planning services - 71410000 - Urban planning services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2021 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96579c68-1a2b-4f01-8ac9-72865be4fd81 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96579c68-1a2b-4f01-8ac9-72865be4fd81 4th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bb86853-53e8-4ffb-8f29-a7631268dd1a Pricing Matrix - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57cd56bf-251d-4cb6-b915-5671e3af378c Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4e84a79-af62-4815-acb6-1c085573914b Bidders Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b494ba03-bc85-4fed-9943-d2073790a499 RFQ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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