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# Sandwell Design Code (Supplementary Plan) - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a89f5cf-6502-4e41-bd90-7c3437f8a376

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Sandwell Design Code (Supplementary Plan) project, seeking a consultancy to assist its Planning Policy team. This procurement falls within the development consultancy services industry, specifically targeting design, research, and business development consultancy services. Based in the West Midlands, the contract spans from 1st May 2025 to 1st December 2026, with Allies and Morrison LLP awarded the contract valued at £189,930. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and key dates included the award publication on 28th April 2025 and the tender period ending on 17th February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancies with diverse expertise in urban design, planning, architecture, and related fields to engage in a significant project that supports regional growth through planning and development. Businesses proficient in technical analysis and consultation or event coordination are well-positioned to leverage this project for business expansion and to enrich their portfolio by contributing to governmental planning initiatives. The involvement in such a high-value, long-term contract can catalyse growth and establish a firm's presence in the public sector consulting market. Allies and Morrison LLP's success in this procurement underscores the importance of multidisciplinary expertise and robust project proposals in competing effectively for complex public contracts.

## Notice

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced multi-disciplinary consultancy to prepare a Design Code for the Borough and for the consultant's team to assist the Councils Planning Policy team in taking this through as a Supplementary Plan The team would be expected to comprise of, but not limited to, the following specialisms, urban design, planning, architecture, landscape, ecology, transport, heritage and consultation/event specialists. A fixed fee proposal is required to carry out the Design Code Supplementary Plan. Sandwell Council have allocated up to PS250,000 net of VAT for provision of these services and the contract period will be for 19 months starting 21st March 2025 to 21st October 2026. However, this information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123fa808-ab67-44ba-aa04-0fc3b91cffd7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,930 |
| 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 | ALLIES AND MORRISON |

## 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

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123fa808-ab67-44ba-aa04-0fc3b91cffd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123fa808-ab67-44ba-aa04-0fc3b91cffd7
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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