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title: "Viability Assessments to support preparation and implementation of Maidstone Development Plan"
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# Viability Assessments to support preparation and implementation of Maidstone Development Plan

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53f981f5-b912-49c7-bef1-cfe76114127b

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## Summary

The Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy services for Viability Assessments to support the preparation and implementation of key elements of its Development Plan. The tender includes work on Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople DPD, Design and Sustainability DPD, and Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule. Key dates for the procurement process include tender release on 8th November 2022, Expression of Interest Deadline on 29th November 2022, and deadline for tender submission on 6th December 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure in the services category.

This tender for consultancy services by Maidstone Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract period ranges from 9th January 2023 to 31st October 2025, providing a stable opportunity for business growth over a significant timeframe.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council ('the Council') is seeking to procure consultancy services for the preparation of Viability Assessment studies to support the preparation and implementation of key elements of its statutory Development Plan. This involves two Development Plan Documents (DPDs) and a review of the Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule. The tender is for the award of a contract for work on the following documents: * Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople DPD * Design and Sustainability DPD * Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Tuesday 8th November 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 29th November 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 6th December 2022 Evaluation: w/c 6th December 2022 Appointment of contractor: w/c 12th December 2022 All expressions of interest and subsequent submissions must be made via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c041d477-f1ac-4519-876a-4e03275bac86 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2022 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c041d477-f1ac-4519-876a-4e03275bac86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c041d477-f1ac-4519-876a-4e03275bac86
  8th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=85fdf8fb-7d5f-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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