--- title: "Consultancy Services to develop a Housing Delivery Plan - Invitation to Quote" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5632d0e2-e9a1-4cc9-926f-bc52ebd83aef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5632d0e2-e9a1-4cc9-926f-bc52ebd83aef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5632d0e2-e9a1-4cc9-926f-bc52ebd83aef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5632d0e2-e9a1-4cc9-926f-bc52ebd83aef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2018-06-27" --- # Consultancy Services to develop a Housing Delivery Plan - Invitation to Quote Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5632d0e2-e9a1-4cc9-926f-bc52ebd83aef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5632d0e2-e9a1-4cc9-926f-bc52ebd83aef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5632d0e2-e9a1-4cc9-926f-bc52ebd83aef.json) ## Summary The Suffolk Sourcing agency is currently inviting tenders for "Consultancy Services to Develop a Housing Delivery Plan" aimed at enhancing housing delivery across West Suffolk. This procurement falls under the architectural, engineering, and planning services category and is part of the ongoing preparations for the merging of the Forest Heath District Council and St Edmundsbury Borough Council into a single council in May 2019. The tender submission deadline is set for 5pm on Friday, 20th July 2018, with a clarifications deadline of 5pm on Wednesday, 11th July 2018. The total contract value is estimated at £40,000, and the project is planned to commence on 3rd August 2018 and last until 31st January 2019. This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in housing and urban planning, to influence the development of housing strategies in a rapidly evolving local government structure. Companies with expertise in market and economic research, pre-feasibility studies, and planning services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to not only secure funding but also contribute significantly to the future housing landscape of the region, thus driving growth and establishing long-term partnerships with public sector entities. ## Notice Submission deadline is Friday 20th July 2018 by 5pm. West Suffolk Housing Delivery Plan 2018 The Forest Heath District Council and St Edmundsbury Borough Council will formally merge into a single council known as West Suffolk in May 2019. In preparation for this the Councils are currently in the process of updating the existing West Suffolk Housing Strategy and will shortly commence on the development of a new Local Plan. As part of the development of the Housing Strategy the aim is to undertake an assessment of the past and current rate of housing delivery across West Suffolk. This information will be used to develop a Housing Delivery Plan that will set out a range interventions to assist the Council in taking a pro-active role in increasing the delivery of existing and emerging local plan housing allocations, strategic and brownfield sites. The Council will need to do this in partnership with both the private sector and other public sector partners, in order to speed up the rate of housing delivery, both in the short, medium and long term. Additional information: St Edmundsbury Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Consultancy Services to develop a Housing Delivery Plan - Invitation to Quote This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is Friday 20th July 2018 by 5pm. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is Wednesday 11th July 2018 by 5pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d65737-3b2d-48fb-a7cd-a7d013cedfd9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP33 3YU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk | | Local authority | West Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Minden | | Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 27 Jun 2018 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d65737-3b2d-48fb-a7cd-a7d013cedfd9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d65737-3b2d-48fb-a7cd-a7d013cedfd9 27th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Business/Selling_to_the_Council/index.cfm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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