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title: "LB Hillingdon - Provision of the Whole Plan Viability Assessment"
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# LB Hillingdon - Provision of the Whole Plan Viability Assessment

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a68a41f-5b2e-4463-a808-9a3994db55a2

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hillingdon has awarded a contract for the provision of a Whole Plan Viability Assessment to support the development of its Local Plan. The contract, valued at £27,437.5, was awarded to URBA CONSULTING LTD, a large-scale consultancy firm, and will run from 16th December 2024 to 24th April 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Infrastructure works consultancy services" (CPV code 71311300) and was conducted through an open procedure, below the threshold, making it accessible to suitable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The buying organisation, London Borough of Hillingdon, is seeking to establish an evidence base for an appropriate spatial strategy and policies for its Local Plan.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure consultancy services, particularly those equipped to conduct viability assessments. SMEs in the consultancy sector can leverage their expertise to influence local planning strategies and policies, ultimately fostering stronger business relationships with local authorities. Engaging in such tenders can also enhance the business’s portfolio and visibility, paving the way for future contract opportunities within the public sector. Companies capable of delivering high-quality assessments and eager to collaborate with local government entities are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement processes.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hillingdon ('the Council') has commenced a review of the Local Plan. The Council is seeking to undertake a Whole Plan Viability Assessment ('Viability Assessment') to support development of the Local Plan. The primary purpose of the Viability Assessment is as part of the evidence base for the Local Plan, necessary for developing an appropriate spatial strategy and policies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6442b0d4-a8ae-49a1-b364-feff6580a426 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 24 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,437 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON |
| Locality | UXBRIDGE |
| Post town | Southall |
| Postcode | UB8 1UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Uxbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URBA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6442b0d4-a8ae-49a1-b364-feff6580a426

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6442b0d4-a8ae-49a1-b364-feff6580a426
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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