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title: "JOINT TOWN CENTRES AND RETAIL STUDY"
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# JOINT TOWN CENTRES AND RETAIL STUDY

Buyer: WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbdc181b-8fdc-4446-9895-84b6cd9f3387

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## Summary

The West Dorset District Council is conducting a tender for the "Joint Town Centres and Retail Study," aimed at developing an evidence base for retailing, commercial leisure, and town centres. This procurement falls under the Urban Planning Services category and is located in the South West of England. Currently, the procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions open until 13th March 2017. The estimated contract value is £60,000, and services will commence from 10th May 2017 and continue until 9th November 2017. Interested suppliers are required to register and submit their tenders via the Supplying the South West Portal, where relevant documents can be found.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning, technical analysis, and economic or social research services. Suppliers who are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing. The insights gained from this study will not only facilitate local planning efforts but also contribute to creating a more vibrant and effective retail environment, presenting a lucrative avenue for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in urban development and consultancy services.

## Notice

An evidence base in respect of retailing, commercial leisure and town centres to inform the reviews of the North Dorset Local Plan and the West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland Local Plan, together with decision-taking across each of the development plan areas. To participate in this tender opportunity, suppliers will need to register on the Supplying the South West Portal. Tenders are also to be submitted via this Portal and the tender documents can be accessed here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=258ea13d-1ef5-e611-80dd-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba2 Additional information: To participate in this tender opportunity, suppliers will need to register on the Supplying the South West Portal. Tenders are also to be submitted via this Portal and the tender documents can be accessed here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=258ea13d-1ef5-e611-80dd-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37b2fd48-997d-4fbc-8454-f8b259ea27f1 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 May 2017 - 9 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | 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
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2017 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37b2fd48-997d-4fbc-8454-f8b259ea27f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37b2fd48-997d-4fbc-8454-f8b259ea27f1
  17th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=258ea13d-1ef5-e611-80dd-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba2

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