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title: "WHOLE PLAN VIABILITY ASSESSMENT"
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# WHOLE PLAN VIABILITY ASSESSMENT

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66ffe791-d03d-4a81-a7fe-3fb752872e04

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking consultants for a Whole Plan Viability Assessment (WPVA) to aid in the preparation of its Local Plan, known as the Sheffield Plan. This procurement falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services and was completed with an awarded contract value of £29,205. The procurement process utilised a selective method and was classified as a restricted procedure. The tender period closed on 20th February 2019, and the contract period extends from 11th March 2019 to 1st October 2020. The project is situated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in urban planning, economic viability assessments, and related consultancy will find a growth opportunity in supporting local authorities in developing and implementing urban plans. The awarded contract has already been given to HDH Planning and Development Ltd, indicating a competitive environment for future similar contracts, offering potential avenues for other consultancies to expand their engagement with local government projects.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council ('the Council') is seeking to procure consultants to undertake a Whole Plan Viability Assessment (WPVA) to support the preparation of its Local Plan (the 'Sheffield Plan'). The Council also requires a review of its CIL rates and affordable housing requirements, which are set out in its CIL Charging Schedule and CIL and Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a636d2-2682-47df-a484-1e83715f80d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2019 - 1 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,205 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,205 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HDH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2019 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a636d2-2682-47df-a484-1e83715f80d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a636d2-2682-47df-a484-1e83715f80d1
  2nd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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