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title: "Development Plan Document - Supplier Engagement"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-01"
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# Development Plan Document - Supplier Engagement

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8b9b13e-c076-4591-b8d0-d4630aac1084

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council is currently conducting a supplier engagement process for the Development Plan Document (DPD), a project related to urban planning services in Maidstone, England. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a key engagement deadline set for 15th October 2021. The DPD aims to review non-spatial planning policies and includes a series of planned consultations and submissions stretching into 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the urban planning and consultancy sectors, particularly those offering management consultancy and urban environmental development planning services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can provide innovative solutions and engage effectively in the consultations led by the council. Prospective suppliers must submit their expressions of interest through the Kent Business Portal by the specified deadlines to be considered for this project.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council are inviting interested parties to take part in a supplier engagement process with regards to a new Development Plan Document (DPD) focusing on reviewing non-spatial planning policies. It is expected that the company will create the evidence base and support the DPD through to, and including, examination, the Council will coordinate and lead on required consultations. DPD Timeline: * Regulation 18a Consultation- April/May 2022 * Regulation 18b Consultation- February/March 2023 * Regulation 19 Consultation- August/September 2023 * Regulation 22 Submission- February/March 2024 * Regulation 24 Examination- May/June 2024 * Main Modification Consultation- August/September 2024 * Documents to Full Council meeting- November/December 2024. All expressions of interest, and subsequent submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) by the deadline stated in the engagement document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9abeb1-b242-422a-a72c-7a702f0aca46 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 11:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9abeb1-b242-422a-a72c-7a702f0aca46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b9abeb1-b242-422a-a72c-7a702f0aca46
  1st October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e808088c-a722-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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