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title: "Delivery of Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Study Update to support the South Somerset Local Plan Review 2020-2040"
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# Delivery of Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Study Update to support the South Somerset Local Plan Review 2020-2040

Buyer: SOUTH SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67812d11-c84a-49ad-bf61-a060c6e76d83

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## Summary

The South Somerset District Council is currently seeking proposals for the "Delivery of Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Study Update" as part of their Local Plan Review for the years 2020-2040. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000). The procurement method is open, utilising an open procedure, with the deadline for submission set for 29 January 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 23 February 2021 and conclude by 14 May 2021. The contracted work will take place in England, specifically in the district covered by the Council based in Yeovil.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those experienced in retail studies and urban planning. Companies that can demonstrate an understanding of the evolving retail landscape, including factors such as the impacts of consumer behaviour changes, Covid-19, and Brexit, would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the Council is interested in collaborating with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this tender could facilitate growth for such businesses engaged in innovative research methodologies and local development strategies.

## Notice

South Somerset District Council (SSDC) is seeking to commission consultants to produce an update to existing Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Study (2017) in support of the Council's emerging Local Plan Review. This will need to take account of a number of relevant factors, including: the revised 2019 National Planning Policy Framework and planning practice guidance, the significant changes to the retail landscape as a result of changing consumer behaviour, impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit, and legislative changes to the Use Classes Order.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e84cb49-135b-48b1-8d0f-49a5c6382f24 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2021 - 14 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2020 at 17:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e84cb49-135b-48b1-8d0f-49a5c6382f24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e84cb49-135b-48b1-8d0f-49a5c6382f24
  22nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a9340dfe-7744-eb11-8106-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/

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