--- title: "Uttlesford District Council Local Plan Viability Assessment RFQ" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aed8e6aa-a1e6-41b4-98e8-385768a71d10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aed8e6aa-a1e6-41b4-98e8-385768a71d10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aed8e6aa-a1e6-41b4-98e8-385768a71d10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aed8e6aa-a1e6-41b4-98e8-385768a71d10.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-02" --- # Uttlesford District Council Local Plan Viability Assessment RFQ Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aed8e6aa-a1e6-41b4-98e8-385768a71d10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aed8e6aa-a1e6-41b4-98e8-385768a71d10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aed8e6aa-a1e6-41b4-98e8-385768a71d10.json) ## Summary The Uttlesford District Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Local Plan Viability Assessment RFQ", a consultancy service aimed at supporting the Council in the preparation of its emerging Local Plan through a comprehensive viability assessment. This tender, classified under urban planning services, utilised an open procedure for procurement and was active from the publication date on 1 June 2021 until the tender period ended on 15 June 2021. The contract is set to commence on 22 June 2021 and will run until 31 December 2024. The geographical scope for delivery is located within the East of England, United Kingdom. The purchasing authority for this contract is the Essex County Council, with the identified contact being Molly Brown. This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms keen to engage in urban planning and viability assessment. Companies specialising in urban planning services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this tender aligns well with their expertise. Given the focus on sustainability and climate change within the Council's objectives, businesses that can demonstrate experience in these areas will be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice To apply please contact molly.brown2@essex.gov.uk. Uttlesford District Council invites consultancy teams to submit a proposal to work with the Council on the whole Local Plan Viability Assessment of the emerging Local Plan as a critical element in its preparation and soundness. Consultants must engage fully with all interests in the development of sites, including strategic and largescale proposals, and other consultants appointed to work in related areas. They must assess the impact of policies on the deliverability and achievability of the predicted growth over the Local Plan period to 2040. The Viability Assessment should take into account the Council's corporate objective to address climate change and how this is reflected in the policies and options for the spatial strategy including a full 'carbon' assessment of the preferred spatial strategy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe37c7e-b724-488f-bbd1-2dd251839359 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 21 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £36,200 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DIXON SEARLE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71410000 - Urban planning services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2021 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe37c7e-b724-488f-bbd1-2dd251839359 - 2 Jun 2021 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c980251e-7694-471f-b3fb-003bad5989a2 - 1 Jun 2021 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c980251e-7694-471f-b3fb-003bad5989a2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe37c7e-b724-488f-bbd1-2dd251839359 2nd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c980251e-7694-471f-b3fb-003bad5989a2 2nd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa688416-7b14-41fd-afb5-fffdfbadfa23 Bidders Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00f7d16d-f32b-4ed2-9b73-991c880151f7 Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab0caf31-0122-4a5e-809c-6b9278dfdcdc Price Matrix - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/356aadfd-b355-4d69-b700-1155da6c7897 Specification & Quality Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d77680d-de39-449f-b2fe-407c86be94ce Clarifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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