--- title: "Milton Keynes Council Central Bletchley Urban Design Framework Commercial Viability Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9ea0d69-97cc-42ad-8066-8c72a4e197b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9ea0d69-97cc-42ad-8066-8c72a4e197b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9ea0d69-97cc-42ad-8066-8c72a4e197b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9ea0d69-97cc-42ad-8066-8c72a4e197b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL" published: "2018-03-21" --- # Milton Keynes Council Central Bletchley Urban Design Framework Commercial Viability Assessment Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9ea0d69-97cc-42ad-8066-8c72a4e197b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9ea0d69-97cc-42ad-8066-8c72a4e197b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9ea0d69-97cc-42ad-8066-8c72a4e197b8.json) ## Summary The Milton Keynes Council is seeking to procure a contract titled "Central Bletchley Urban Design Framework Commercial Viability Assessment." This project falls under the architectural, engineering, and planning services category and is located in Milton Keynes, South East England. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract for this study officially awarded on 20 March 2018, valued at £28,500, and set to commence on 9 April 2018, lasting until 2 July 2018. The initial tender period ended on 5 March 2018 with an open procurement method used throughout. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in urban design, planning consultancy, or civil engineering, particularly those familiar with mixed-use developments and local planning policies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore this opportunity, as the procurement is designed to be accessible to a range of business sizes and characteristics. Engaging in this project could enhance these businesses’ portfolios and contribute to sustainable urban development in the emerging Central Bletchley area. ## Notice The contract is to undertake a viability study which seeks to understand the financial viability of mixed use development in this area and how many dwellings could realistically be delivered. This information will be fed into the emerging Central Bletchley Urban Design Framework. Scope of work Policy review of national and local planning policy in relation to residential development and parking standards in close proximity to public transport hubs. Proposed parking standards for Central Bletchley (maximum and minimum). Housing capacity for Central Bletchley study area linked to the maximum and minimum parking standards. With a proposed mix of dwellings. Commercial Viability Assessment for Central Bletchley Study Area. Mixed use with a focus on residential. Case study of comparable residential led mixed use developments close to transit hubs (Luton, Watford, Hemel Hempstead). Assumptions Recommendations must be realistically deliverable. Range of dwellings. However, at least 50% of dwellings should be considered apartments. Estimate based on parking standards min to max (sliding scale). Consider current parking standards to up to an 80% reduction. Parking reduction will be underpinned by national parking directive for residential development in the environs of transit hubs (NPPF, Housing White All information is available on the LGSS e-tendering portal ProContract https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7adf067e-8d1c-4a4f-ba98-f02f0ef89092 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 8 Apr 2018 - 2 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £28,500 | | 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | URBAN DELIVERY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2018 at 10:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7adf067e-8d1c-4a4f-ba98-f02f0ef89092 - 21 Mar 2018 at 10:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7adf067e-8d1c-4a4f-ba98-f02f0ef89092 - 20 Mar 2018 at 16:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7adf067e-8d1c-4a4f-ba98-f02f0ef89092 - 20 Mar 2018 at 16:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7adf067e-8d1c-4a4f-ba98-f02f0ef89092 - 20 Mar 2018 at 16:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7adf067e-8d1c-4a4f-ba98-f02f0ef89092 - 20 Mar 2018 at 16:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7adf067e-8d1c-4a4f-ba98-f02f0ef89092 - 20 Mar 2018 at 16:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7adf067e-8d1c-4a4f-ba98-f02f0ef89092 - 20 Mar 2018 at 16:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7adf067e-8d1c-4a4f-ba98-f02f0ef89092 - 20 Feb 2018 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7adf067e-8d1c-4a4f-ba98-f02f0ef89092 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7adf067e-8d1c-4a4f-ba98-f02f0ef89092 20th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/ - https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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