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title: "Local Plan Evidence Base: Characterisation Study"
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# Local Plan Evidence Base: Characterisation Study

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a114a98c-5e7d-4f81-a4ab-e8e7c4cbf914

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## Summary

The London Borough of Newham has completed a procurement process for a Characterisation Study aimed at supporting its Local Plan Review, particularly in formulating the spatial strategy and design policies. This tender, identified as NRFQ52, was categorised under research and development consultancy services with a total value of £147,050. The procurement method utilised was a limited competitive quotation, and the tender period concluded on 19th July 2021. The contract commenced on 30th July 2021 and will run until 22nd April 2022, with the delivery address located in postal code E16 2QU.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in urban planning, landscape architecture, or environmental studies, particularly those identified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses that can provide innovative approaches and comprehensive insights into urban characterisation would be well-suited to participate in such projects, as they align with enhancing local governance and community development strategies.

## Notice

The London Borough of Newham sought to engage a consultant or consortium of consultants to produce a Characterisation Study that will cover the whole of the borough (including the area currently covered by the London Legacy Development Corporation). The Characterisation Study is needed to assist with the Local Plan Review, in particular the formulation of the Local Plan spatial strategy and, design policies and housing trajectory. The application process took place through a restricted tender. Suitable suppliers registered under Newham's Prospective Suppliers list were invited to submit bids via the Council's Request for Quotes system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34b9057-0498-4c14-8160-a577ef626715 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 22 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £147,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £147,050 |
| 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 NEWHAM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E16 2QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Royal Albert |
| Westminster constituency | West Ham and Beckton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MACCREANOR LAVINGTON ARCHITECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34b9057-0498-4c14-8160-a577ef626715

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34b9057-0498-4c14-8160-a577ef626715
  7th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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