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title: "Local Plan Viability Study"
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# Local Plan Viability Study

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbeebe1f-3daf-4caa-8694-615f4a429634

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## Summary

The capitalEsourcing is seeking tenders for a "Local Plan Viability Study" to inform the New Local Plan Review aimed at guiding future development in the borough of Kensington, London. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on architectural, engineering, and planning services. The tender process is currently active and follows an open procedure below the threshold, with a submission deadline set for 29 March 2021. The total contract value is £40,000, with a minimum value of £20,000, and the contract is expected to start on 3 May 2021 and run until 5 November 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural, engineering, and planning services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess relevant experience in my local authority planning policies and national standards. Competing firms should be prepared to conduct detailed viability studies, considering the financial impacts of community infrastructure levies and planning obligations. This contract has the potential to assist businesses in expanding their portfolio and gaining valuable insights into local planning processes.

## Notice

The Council is looking to commission a Local Plan viability study to help inform our New Local Plan Review, the document which will set out the vision for future development in the borough. The successful bidder will be required to undertake a whole plan viability study in accordance with the NPPF and the accompanying Planning Practice Guidance on Viability. It must consider the cumulative impact of the Council's planning requirements, taking into account all relevant policies, local and national standards, including the cost implications of CIL and s106 obligations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a562c6d-788d-4c14-8b4c-7fc8d2dbf192 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 May 2021 - 5 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | KENSINGTON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 18:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a562c6d-788d-4c14-8b4c-7fc8d2dbf192

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a562c6d-788d-4c14-8b4c-7fc8d2dbf192
  10th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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