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# Viability Appraisal Review - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56c048fb-45b3-4b4d-9ca9-5f0e071ae8e8

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Viability Appraisal Review," which falls under the services category, specifically building consultancy services. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the award was made on 8th September 2021. The contract commenced on 1st August 2021 and will run until 31st July 2024. The successful supplier, Thomas Lister Limited, is expected to provide independent expert advice on development viability appraisals, aimed at addressing the challenges posed by contaminated land and low housing prices in the borough, situated in the West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly in building and development consultancy, research, and business analysis. Companies with expertise in providing independent assessments and recommendations for both residential and non-residential developments would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The use of the In-tend e-Tendering System allows interested businesses to register and engage in the procurement process easily, enabling effective participation in public sector opportunities that contribute to the revitalisation and sustainable development of the region.

## Notice

Title: Viability Appraisal Review Description: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is one of the four Black Country Boroughs. It has an adopted development plan comprising of the Black Country Core Strategy and a Site Allocations and Delivery Development Plan Document (DPD) as well as Area Action Plans (AAP) and Supplementary Planning Documents SPD). The Borough has seen some significant investment in recent years particularly in West Bromwich the boroughs premier town centre. However, the borough also suffers from large areas of contaminated land (as a result of its industrial history) and relatively low housing prices compared to the national average Sandwell Council is seeking to appoint a consultant on a retained basis to provide expert independent advice to the Council and specifically to the Local Planning Authority in respect of development viability appraisals for residential and non-residential developments. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 8th July 2021 at 15:00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c31739-aa73-481b-a5f2-3de019b60258 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMAS LISTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2021 at 13:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c31739-aa73-481b-a5f2-3de019b60258
- 8 Sep 2021 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c31739-aa73-481b-a5f2-3de019b60258

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c31739-aa73-481b-a5f2-3de019b60258
  8th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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