--- title: "Design and Sustainability Plan/Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca609909-38a9-45de-a63b-b7da6397bb51" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca609909-38a9-45de-a63b-b7da6397bb51" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca609909-38a9-45de-a63b-b7da6397bb51.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca609909-38a9-45de-a63b-b7da6397bb51.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-15" --- # Design and Sustainability Plan/Consultancy Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca609909-38a9-45de-a63b-b7da6397bb51 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca609909-38a9-45de-a63b-b7da6397bb51) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca609909-38a9-45de-a63b-b7da6397bb51.json) ## Summary The Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy services to develop a Design and Sustainability Plan Document (DPD). This procurement, classified under business services and valued at £120,000, is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 1st December 2021 and the submission deadline for completed tenders on 8th December 2021. The project aims to enhance planning policies within Maidstone, England, promoting higher quality and more sustainable design across the borough. This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in planning and sustainability services. Firms with experience in creating development plans and conducting evidence assessments would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a range of suppliers to participate, including small and medium-sized enterprises, making it an ideal chance for innovative companies aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. ## Notice Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to undertake a comprehensive review of its Design and Sustainability focused Non-Spatial Planning Policies. This review will take the form of a freestanding Development Plan Document (DPD) which will sit alongside the Local Plan (currently under review). The DPD should achieve higher quality and more sustainable design across the Borough, reinforce Development Management decisions, and provide stronger defence to planning appeals. The Council is seeking to award a contract for the provision of consultancy services to assist with the creation of a Design and Sustainability Development Plan Document (DPD). The consultancy service will be expected to produce the DPD in preparation for examination, lead on evidence at examination and undertake any post examination Main Modifications, including relevant all plan assessments in line with the scope set out by the council. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 15th November 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 1st December Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 8th December 2021 Evaluation: from 8th December Interviews: w/c 13th December Appointment of contractor: Thursday 6th January 2022 All expressions of interest, and subsequent communication or proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690c72d8-a7c7-47d6-a855-6e86442bc8a3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 15 Nov 2021 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690c72d8-a7c7-47d6-a855-6e86442bc8a3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690c72d8-a7c7-47d6-a855-6e86442bc8a3 15th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f7207e98-3046-ec11-810e-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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