--- title: "QU562 - Birmingham Retail & Leisure Needs Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a5fc753-5170-4c12-a7ca-3bbbe1834c4f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a5fc753-5170-4c12-a7ca-3bbbe1834c4f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a5fc753-5170-4c12-a7ca-3bbbe1834c4f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a5fc753-5170-4c12-a7ca-3bbbe1834c4f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-18" --- # QU562 - Birmingham Retail & Leisure Needs Assessment Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a5fc753-5170-4c12-a7ca-3bbbe1834c4f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a5fc753-5170-4c12-a7ca-3bbbe1834c4f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a5fc753-5170-4c12-a7ca-3bbbe1834c4f.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking experienced consultants to conduct a Retail & Leisure Needs Assessment, labelled as QU562. This contract, classified under the economic impact assessment category, aims to provide vital evidence for policy development in response to the National Planning Policy Framework. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by noon on 18th March 2022. The contract period will commence on 6th April 2022 and extend until 31st December 2022, with the assessment focusing on Birmingham's retail and leisure sectors in light of recent economic changes. This tender presents a promising opportunity for consulting firms specialising in economic assessments, policy analysis, or strategic consultancy, particularly those familiar with retail and leisure industries. Businesses that possess a strong methodology for evaluating economic impacts and are able to address contemporary challenges such as Brexit and the effects of Covid-19 would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement, firms can enhance their visibility and expand their business opportunities within the public sector. ## Notice Birmingham City Council wishes to invite suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake a Retail & Leisure Needs Assessment for the city in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and national guidance contained in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). This will form an integral part of the evidence base to underpin new retail and leisure development related policies in the review of the Birmingham Development Plan (BDP). The purpose of the RLNA is to provide up to date and robust evidence to inform policy options for meeting retail and leisure needs in the Local Plan update, in accordance with the NPPF and PPG (taking account of any changes/updates to national policy and guidance). The assessment must: o provide robust evidence that accords with the NPPF's tests of soundness; o be written in plain English with a clear and transparent methodology; o provide a range of tools that will enable BCC to update and monitor the RLNA and carry out ad hoc analysis when required. The study should include consideration the potential impacts of Brexit and Covid-19 on Birmingham's economic prospects, growth and work patterns, identifying sectors which are considered most at risk, considering the impact this may have on the retail and leisure sectors and incorporating sensitivity testing into economic forecasts. This contract will be for a period of 10 months commencing on 6 April 2022 until the end of December 2022. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 18th March 2022 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef7d3448-bc28-4eea-ae28-0b1a2274efd5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## 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 - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71620000 - Analysis services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79311410 - Economic impact assessment - 79314000 - Feasibility study - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2022 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef7d3448-bc28-4eea-ae28-0b1a2274efd5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef7d3448-bc28-4eea-ae28-0b1a2274efd5 18th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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