--- title: "Plan-Wide Viability Study: Bedford Local Plan 2040" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b69a28c9-6c8b-4331-9537-95432dc157ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b69a28c9-6c8b-4331-9537-95432dc157ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b69a28c9-6c8b-4331-9537-95432dc157ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b69a28c9-6c8b-4331-9537-95432dc157ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-14" --- # Plan-Wide Viability Study: Bedford Local Plan 2040 Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b69a28c9-6c8b-4331-9537-95432dc157ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b69a28c9-6c8b-4331-9537-95432dc157ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b69a28c9-6c8b-4331-9537-95432dc157ba.json) ## Summary Bedford Borough Council is currently undertaking the procurement process for a 'Plan-Wide Viability Study' related to its emerging Local Plan 2040. This tender, identified as BBC EN 01472, is classified under commercial property management services and is located in Bedford, East of England. The procurement is at the active tender stage with submissions due by 22nd July 2021 at 12:00 PM. The contract, valued at £175,000, will commence on 6th September 2021 and is set to conclude on 22nd February 2024. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for businesses meeting the requirements set forth by the council. This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in viability assessments and property management services. Companies with expertise in commercial and industrial property management, as well as those proficient in supporting local government planning processes, will find this project well-suited for their capabilities. Participation in this contract could enhance visibility and strengthen relationships within the public sector, thereby facilitating further business opportunities in similar governmental projects. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council is commissioning a 'whole plan' viability assessment to support the examination of its emerging Local Plan 2040. The Local Plan 2040 is in the early stages of preparation and it will be submitted for examination at the beginning of 2023. This is a fixed deadline (see Policy 1 of the adopted Local Plan 2030). As a result, the plan will only include new policies where they are essential for rolling on the plan period, or are needed because existing ones are becoming out of date. Additional information: For further information and to submit a bid please visit Bedford Borough Council Electronic Tendering Site - Home (in-tendhost.co.uk) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a4d2c6b-948f-421f-8573-ddb831bce282 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Sep 2021 - 22 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ENGLAND | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70332200 - Commercial property management services - 70332300 - Industrial property services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2021 at 15:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a4d2c6b-948f-421f-8573-ddb831bce282 - 14 Jul 2021 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a4d2c6b-948f-421f-8573-ddb831bce282 - 7 Jul 2021 at 09:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a4d2c6b-948f-421f-8573-ddb831bce282 - 7 Jul 2021 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a4d2c6b-948f-421f-8573-ddb831bce282 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a4d2c6b-948f-421f-8573-ddb831bce282 14th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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