---
title: "The provision of expert independent advice to Sandwell Council in respect of development viability appraisals for residential and non-residential developments - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60d4e7ee-e962-4fd2-b1ae-057540533598"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60d4e7ee-e962-4fd2-b1ae-057540533598"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60d4e7ee-e962-4fd2-b1ae-057540533598.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60d4e7ee-e962-4fd2-b1ae-057540533598.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-10"
---

# The provision of expert independent advice to Sandwell Council in respect of development viability appraisals for residential and non-residential developments - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60d4e7ee-e962-4fd2-b1ae-057540533598

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60d4e7ee-e962-4fd2-b1ae-057540533598)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60d4e7ee-e962-4fd2-b1ae-057540533598.json)

## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract to Thomas Lister Limited for the provision of expert independent advice on development viability appraisals for both residential and non-residential developments. This procurement, classified under technical planning services (CPV: 71356400), was conducted using an open procedure. The awarded contract will commence on 10th October 2024 and extend through to 10th October 2027. The project will benefit various locations, including the West Midlands, the United Kingdom, and internationally across regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage has concluded, with the award being published on 10th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in development viability appraisals to engage with local authorities and expand their service offerings. Businesses with expertise in providing technical planning services, particularly those equipped to handle both residential and non-residential development projects, would find this contract highly pertinent. The award to Thomas Lister Limited highlights the Council’s commitment to obtaining specialised advice, reinforcing the potential for skilled firms to secure similar contracts and leverage their professional acumen to foster business growth.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bcff62d-4f27-4f9c-9618-680679deee29 |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bcff62d-4f27-4f9c-9618-680679deee29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bcff62d-4f27-4f9c-9618-680679deee29
  10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60d4e7ee-e962-4fd2-b1ae-057540533598. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60d4e7ee-e962-4fd2-b1ae-057540533598.json.