--- title: "Tender for the Commission of a Centres Study for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Woverhampton" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b189f353-1a4b-4c38-9b14-6243a34bdd6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b189f353-1a4b-4c38-9b14-6243a34bdd6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b189f353-1a4b-4c38-9b14-6243a34bdd6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b189f353-1a4b-4c38-9b14-6243a34bdd6f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-02-13" --- # Tender for the Commission of a Centres Study for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Woverhampton Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b189f353-1a4b-4c38-9b14-6243a34bdd6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b189f353-1a4b-4c38-9b14-6243a34bdd6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b189f353-1a4b-4c38-9b14-6243a34bdd6f.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting proposals for the tender titled "Tender for the Commission of a Centres Study for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton." This procurement, classified under consultative engineering and construction services, aims to support the review of the Black Country Core Strategy by providing an evidence base for competitive town centre environments. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with a closing date for submissions set for Wednesday, 27 February 2019, at 15:00hrs. The relevant locations for this tender span across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton in the West Midlands. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, below the specified threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultative engineering firms, research consultancies, and building consultancy services to expand their clientele through participation in a vital local authority project. Companies with expertise in urban planning, town centre management, and commercial leisure development would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it requires both technical knowledge and a strategic understanding of community needs and urban policy frameworks. Engaging with this procurement process could lead to long-term partnerships with local councils and foster business growth in the public sector. ## Notice The Black Country Local Authorities are seeking to commission a Centres Study for the whole of the Black Country to support the review of the Black Country Core Strategy. The Black Country covers the areas of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC), Sandwell (MBC), Walsall Council and City of Wolverhampton Council. The NPPF requires positive planning policies to promote competitive town centre environments and to set out policies for the management and growth of centres over the plan period. The aim of the study is to provide the evidence base for sound and deliverable Core Strategy policies for comparison and convenience shopping, office (B1(a)) and commercial leisure development along with a policy base for other supporting centre uses such as residential and car parking. Additional information: 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. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. 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. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 27 February 2019 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570cd5c7-2acf-4ac7-9cc0-b90e156a04d6 | | 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 | 13 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services - 71315200 - Building consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2019 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570cd5c7-2acf-4ac7-9cc0-b90e156a04d6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570cd5c7-2acf-4ac7-9cc0-b90e156a04d6 13th February 2019 - 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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