--- title: "Maidstone Local Plan Review Settlement Hierarchy Review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c25a4979-be36-4c24-a4b4-25547223d2a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c25a4979-be36-4c24-a4b4-25547223d2a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c25a4979-be36-4c24-a4b4-25547223d2a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c25a4979-be36-4c24-a4b4-25547223d2a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-23" --- # Maidstone Local Plan Review Settlement Hierarchy Review Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c25a4979-be36-4c24-a4b4-25547223d2a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c25a4979-be36-4c24-a4b4-25547223d2a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c25a4979-be36-4c24-a4b4-25547223d2a5.json) ## Summary The Maidstone Borough Council is currently seeking bids for the "Maidstone Local Plan Review Settlement Hierarchy Review," which falls under the construction consultancy services industry. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 15th January 2021. This initiative aims to assess and recommend improvements to the council's settlement hierarchy in support of its Local Plan Review, a critical document that outlines housing and employment targets until 2037 and beyond. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2021, primarily affecting the South East region of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy and development analysis, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that excel in technical analysis or consultancy services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the council is looking for expertise to guide its future planning and development efforts. Engaging in this process could help businesses expand their portfolio by participating in a critical strategic review that shapes the future of housing and economic development in Maidstone. ## Notice Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to commission a review through survey work and report with recommendations of its settlement hierarchy to support the Local Plan Review. Background Local Plan & Local Plan Review Maidstone Borough Council adopted a comprehensive Maidstone Borough Local Plan (MBLP) in October 2017. It covers the period 2011-31 and provides for an annual requirement of 883 homes, equating to 17,660 new dwellings over the 20-year plan period. It anticipates the creation of 14,400 jobs and provides for a total of 29,800sqm of retail floorspace (comparison and convenience), 110,031sqm B1/B2/B8 floorspace, and 100,000sqm medical use floorspace over the same time frame. The council is committed to an early review of the MBLP which is expected to be adopted by October 2022. The end date for the Local Plan Review (LPR) is not yet fixed but it will be 2037 at the earliest and the Council may decide to extend it further. To date the Council has undertaken a first stage of public consultation and developed an extensive evidence base. The evidence based developed can be viewed here: WEB LINK From this evidence the Council has calculated an OAN figure of 1,214 residential units per year a total of 18,2010 residential units over the plan period and an employment need of 101,555m2. Once the existing extant permission and allocations have been considered the additional growth over the plan period (2022-2037) is 5,790 residential units. The employment need is reset from 2022 and not additional growth. The first stage public consultation for the Local Plan Review was held between Friday 19th July and Monday 30th September 2019. This Regulation 18(a) 'Scoping, Themes & Issues' consultation document provided extensive background and invited comments on the scope of issues that the Local plan review should cover. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85022bb-b20d-4ff4-afc3-03a0c195cc36 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | High Street | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2020 at 17:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85022bb-b20d-4ff4-afc3-03a0c195cc36 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d85022bb-b20d-4ff4-afc3-03a0c195cc36 23rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a3525ee8-4345-eb11-8106-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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