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title: "Whole Plan Viability Assessment for the Somerset West and Taunton Local Plan"
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# Whole Plan Viability Assessment for the Somerset West and Taunton Local Plan

Buyer: SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd926e02-4196-4ba7-ab54-5e3afa2aac86

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## Summary

The Somerset West and Taunton Council is conducting an open procurement process for the "Whole Plan Viability Assessment for the Somerset West and Taunton Local Plan." This tender falls under the services category, specifically within architectural, construction, and engineering services. The tender is currently active, and submissions are due by 21st August 2019. The assessment aims to inform policy making for the emerging Local Plan 2040 and guide future approaches to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and section 106 contributions. The project has a total value of £40,000 and is located in the South West region of England, with the contract expected to commence on 1st October 2019 and run until 30th October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in viability assessments, urban planning, and policy development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a prime opportunity for local consultancies specialising in planning services. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in delivering similar assessments or related services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process, leveraging the potential for growth through public sector contracts.

## Notice

Somerset West and Taunton Council is inviting quotations from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake: A Whole Plan Viability Assessment to inform policy making for the emerging Local Plan 2040 and to inform our future approach to CIL and s106 contributions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc32cdb-8268-437f-823f-fe748664c6d0 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| 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 | SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 1HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2019 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc32cdb-8268-437f-823f-fe748664c6d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc32cdb-8268-437f-823f-fe748664c6d0
  30th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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