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title: "Neighbourhood Development Plan Consultancy"
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# Neighbourhood Development Plan Consultancy

Buyer: SKEGNESS TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-802a8cfa-c127-4f7c-b61b-2a133bcf0e54

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## Summary

Skegness Town Council is seeking consultancy services for the creation of a Neighbourhood Development Plan in Skegness. This contract, titled "Neighbourhood Development Plan Consultancy," falls under the Urban Planning Services category and has a total budget of £25,000, with a minimum contract value of £2,000. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 25th January 2017, with the tender period closing on 10th February 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st March 2017 and will run until 1st May 2019, and is expected to be carried out in stages, each judged by specific Gateway decision points.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in urban planning and consultancy, particularly those with experience in community engagement and public policy support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can demonstrate a solid understanding of local community needs and planning integration. Successful suppliers will contribute to enhancing public resources through community-led planning initiatives while positioning themselves as leaders in local governmental consultancy services.

## Notice

Skegness Town Council require consultancy to support the creation of a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) in Skegness. This consultancy will comprise support and guidance to Councillors and others involved in the plan, community engagement and consultation activities, provision of Planning Policy advice and support in applying for available NDP grants. The contract will be staged, with gateway reviews with possible break points: Stage 1 - Project planning, education and communication and assistance in applying for financial support by way of grant Gateway 1 - Have we got the commitment, resources and understanding to complete? Are resources for next phase in place? If yes proceed to Stage 2. If no either extend the phase or stop. Stage 2 - Consultation, research, evidence gathering including surveys and statistical analysis. Gateway 2 - Have we got all the necessary evidence needed to fully understand what is needed and why? Is there sufficient local engagement to support later stages? Are resources for next phase in place? If yes proceed to Stage 3. If no either extend the phase to increase this or Stop. Stage 3 - Development of aims and vision and objectives and testing these for local community support and for integration with East Lindsey District Council's Local Plan. Gateway 3 - Are the aims, vision and objectives created supported by the local community and local businesses? Is East Lindsey DC, the Planning Authority, on board? Are resources for next phase in place? If yes proceed to stage 4. If no, redraft and re-consult or Stop. Stage 4 - Development of policies and writing of the NDP to the standard required by the local Planning Authority. Prospective suppliers are required to provide:- - a firm price for stage 1 - a base cost for stages 2-4 which will be confirmed at each Gateway Decision Point - a list of likely/possible additional costs that may be incurred together with day/hourly rates that would be charged for this additional work - a description of what will be provided at each stage including any assumptions made - a description and details of the proposed team - details of experience in delivering this type of work - details of capacity to deliver the contract - There will be no contractual commitment to proceed beyond any Gateway decision point but the expectation is that this will occur if the Council is satisfied that the previous stage has met its expectations and progress can be made on the next stage. The NDP area under consideration is bounded by Skegness and Winthorpe Parish boundary. Skegness Town Council will not enter into extended discussion other than to clarify any points in the above description of works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e58bc1e4-401e-4cf8-b706-0f69112e0331 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Competitive Quotation under Local Financial Regulations |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2017 - 1 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 | SKEGNESS TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | SKEGNESS |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE25 1DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | East Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Winthorpe |
| Westminster constituency | Boston and Skegness |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY RESOURCE PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2017 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e58bc1e4-401e-4cf8-b706-0f69112e0331
- 31 Jan 2017 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55cede4-50ea-40d6-a72d-bc9b1e9d98a6
- 25 Jan 2017 at 15:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55cede4-50ea-40d6-a72d-bc9b1e9d98a6
- 25 Jan 2017 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55cede4-50ea-40d6-a72d-bc9b1e9d98a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e58bc1e4-401e-4cf8-b706-0f69112e0331
  18th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55cede4-50ea-40d6-a72d-bc9b1e9d98a6
  31st January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ebea4e6-4bde-49f1-85a9-9ab148827717
  Tender Document Response Form and Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44fccab7-630f-441a-abaf-f7ff38b05c29
  Supplementary Information following question

## Notice URLs

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

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