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title: "LOCAL PLAN VIABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR REGULATION 19 AND SUBMISSION STAGES OF THE CHERWELL LOCAL PLAN 2042"
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# LOCAL PLAN VIABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR REGULATION 19 AND SUBMISSION STAGES OF THE CHERWELL LOCAL PLAN 2042

Buyer: CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73b2d0d2-4668-40d8-9a7b-d911fb2c3029

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## Summary

Cherwell District Council has concluded the procurement process for a "Local Plan Viability Assessment for Regulation 19 and Submission Stages of the Cherwell Local Plan 2042." This project focuses on architectural, engineering, and planning services in the East of England. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Key dates include the tender period ending on 29 July 2024, and the contract period running from 21 August 2024 to 31 March 2025. The recent award notice was published on 20 August 2024, marking the completion stage of this procurement process.

The tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in viability assessments and urban planning services. Companies that can provide robust, policy-compliant viability evidence to support local plan stages will find this contract advantageous. Particularly, SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete, thanks to the inclusive procurement method. With a focus on the Cherwell District, this project will allow businesses to engage directly with local planning policies, providing a platform to showcase expertise in shaping sustainable urban development.

## Notice

Project Objectives a) To review the existing evidence base including the previous Regulation 18 stage Viability Assessment prepared by SDH Planning and Development b) To review the relevant Regulation 18 stage submitted representations c) To prepare a sound and robust viability evidence base to inform the Regulation 19 and Submission stages of the Cherwell Local Plan 2042 in compliance with the latest Government guidance including the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Policy Guidance d) To inform policy decisions to set planning policy requirements. e) Testing the cumulative impact of policies in the emerging Local Plan Review 2042 and assess their effect on the viability of development in Cherwell alongside policy requirements. f) Preparing timely and robust evidence with clear and justified recommendations and conclusions which adheres to the Council's required Local Plan production timetable including a Autumn/Winter 2024-2025 public consultation. g) Reviewing the viability related representations received in response to the Regulation 19 public consultation of the Cherwell District Local Plan 2042 h) If required potentially preparing further viability evidence and attending the Examination in Public of the Local Plan if required and this should be costed separately.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f064cc-0106-45df-9f9c-e00e8e278f39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,176 |
| 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 | CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BANBURY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX15 4AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote |
| Westminster constituency | Banbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPINALL VERDI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f064cc-0106-45df-9f9c-e00e8e278f39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f064cc-0106-45df-9f9c-e00e8e278f39
  20th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83173&B=CHERWELL
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/146564
  User / Company

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