--- title: "Commission of a Viability and Delivery Study for Dudley Sandwell Walsall and Wolverhampton Councils" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-933435c5-a1d8-4140-a6ee-5127b6948f9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-933435c5-a1d8-4140-a6ee-5127b6948f9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-933435c5-a1d8-4140-a6ee-5127b6948f9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-933435c5-a1d8-4140-a6ee-5127b6948f9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-03" --- # Commission of a Viability and Delivery Study for Dudley Sandwell Walsall and Wolverhampton Councils Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-933435c5-a1d8-4140-a6ee-5127b6948f9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-933435c5-a1d8-4140-a6ee-5127b6948f9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-933435c5-a1d8-4140-a6ee-5127b6948f9f.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the procurement phase for the "Commission of a Viability and Delivery Study for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton Councils." This initiative falls under the infrastructure works consultancy sector and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The open tender is set to conclude on 20 March 2020, with an estimated contract value of £100,000, which will commence on 1 April 2020 and extends to 31 March 2022. The procurement process is executed via the In-tend e-Tendering System, and interested suppliers are required to register on the specified portal to access documents and submit their proposals. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in infrastructure works and financial consultancy services. Companies that possess expertise in urban planning, policy analysis, or economic viability assessments would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. By providing robust evidence for the Black Country Plan, successful bidders can help shape future development policies and potentially expand their portfolios within the local government sector. ## Notice Commission of a Viability and Delivery Study for Dudley Sandwell Walsall and Wolverhampton Councils The four Black Country Authorities (BCAs) of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton are seeking to commission a Viability and Delivery Study to support the preparation of the emerging Black Country Plan (BCP). The Study will provide evidence that the policies are realistic and do not undermine the delivery of the plan, in accordance with the guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It will also help the BCAs identify housing and employment sites that are capable of being delivered within the Plan period. The overarching objective of this study is to provide a robust evidence base upon which the Councillors of the four BCAs can make informed decisions regarding site allocations. In accordance with the requirements of the NPPF, the protection of Green Belt will be given paramount importance and only considered when all opportunities for development in the existing urban area have been exhausted. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. 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Closing date: Friday 20 March 2020 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5348fa-e399-425f-a9c7-a18a8b86ef05 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2020 at 14:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5348fa-e399-425f-a9c7-a18a8b86ef05 - 3 Mar 2020 at 14:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5348fa-e399-425f-a9c7-a18a8b86ef05 - 21 Feb 2020 at 14:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5348fa-e399-425f-a9c7-a18a8b86ef05 - 21 Feb 2020 at 14:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5348fa-e399-425f-a9c7-a18a8b86ef05 - 21 Feb 2020 at 14:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5348fa-e399-425f-a9c7-a18a8b86ef05 - 21 Feb 2020 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5348fa-e399-425f-a9c7-a18a8b86ef05 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5348fa-e399-425f-a9c7-a18a8b86ef05 3rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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