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title: "Dartford Local Plan Viability Assessment"
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# Dartford Local Plan Viability Assessment

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7170b86a-bdfb-4dae-a4d1-927b57b9a1bf

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## Summary

The Dartford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Dartford Local Plan Viability Assessment" project, classified under research consultancy services. The tender was awarded on 14th October 2020, concluding a competitive quotation process aimed at service provision, with a contract value of £18,250. The contract period is set to run from 16th October 2020 until 15th February 2021, and the delivery for this project is located in Dartford, in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was limited, focusing on a below-threshold competitive quotation. The tender period ended on 7th October 2020.

This awarded contract presents a potential business growth opportunity primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in consultancy services. Businesses engaged in public sector consulting, particularly those with experience in local government projects or urban planning assessments, would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders from Dartford Borough Council and similar organisations seeking to enhance municipal planning initiatives. Companies that successfully leverage their expertise in local governance can tap into the growing demand for such services.

## Notice

Contract Award Decision re: Dartford Local Plan Viability Assessment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ed4de5-128c-4023-8494-c9b4d32a9d12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2020 - 15 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,250 |
| 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 | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIXON SEARLE PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2020 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ed4de5-128c-4023-8494-c9b4d32a9d12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ed4de5-128c-4023-8494-c9b4d32a9d12
  14th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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