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title: "GB-Rochford: Whole Plan Viability Assessment"
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# GB-Rochford: Whole Plan Viability Assessment

Buyer: ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92dd02f6-1f01-4410-a208-7dbe8526f8c5

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## Summary

Rochford District Council has recently awarded a contract for the Whole Plan Viability Assessment to Aspinall Verdi Limited. The assessment aims to inform the council's emerging Local Plan and justify its decisions. The contract, valued at £33,699.75 GBP, has a contract period starting on August 14, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on August 10, 2023. The Council is located in Rochford, East of England, United Kingdom, and the industry category for the services procured falls under architectural, engineering, and technical planning services.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to engage in delivering the Whole Plan Viability Assessment. Businesses in the architectural, engineering, and planning sectors, especially those with experience in consultancy services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's completion by Aspinall Verdi Limited suggests a focus on larger-scale suppliers capable of providing high-quality consultancy services to support local government planning processes.

## Notice

Rochford District Council ('the Council') is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake various activities that culminate in the preparation of a Whole Plan Viability Assessment ('the Assessment'). The main role of the Assessment will be to inform, justify and help to deliver its emerging Local Plan. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d80fdff-a886-4622-94cf-aa2b515fbe07 |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,699 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,699 |
| 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 | ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROCHFORD |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS4 1BW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Rochford |
| Electoral ward | Roche South |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| 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

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2023 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d80fdff-a886-4622-94cf-aa2b515fbe07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d80fdff-a886-4622-94cf-aa2b515fbe07
  16th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=801639485
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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