--- title: "SOFT MARKET TESTING: The Newark Gateway Site" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf0b8ecb-23de-4aea-8289-8201b6cbc707" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf0b8ecb-23de-4aea-8289-8201b6cbc707" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf0b8ecb-23de-4aea-8289-8201b6cbc707.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf0b8ecb-23de-4aea-8289-8201b6cbc707.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NEWARK & SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-11" --- # SOFT MARKET TESTING: The Newark Gateway Site Buyer: NEWARK & SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf0b8ecb-23de-4aea-8289-8201b6cbc707 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf0b8ecb-23de-4aea-8289-8201b6cbc707) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf0b8ecb-23de-4aea-8289-8201b6cbc707.json) ## Summary The Newark & Sherwood District Council is currently in the planning stage of a soft market testing process titled "SOFT MARKET TESTING: The Newark Gateway Site," aimed at gathering insights on the redevelopment of the Newark Gateway site located in England, UK. The procurement process began with a notice published on 11th October 2021, and interested parties have until 12:00 noon on 26th November 2021 to submit their responses via ProContract. The ultimate goal is to engage potential developers and understand the best approach to structure and package the site’s development optimally. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in architectural, construction, engineering, and related inspection services. Companies that specialise in site redevelopment, urban planning, or have experience with similar projects would be particularly well-suited to contribute insights and ideas during this soft market testing phase. Engaging in this process could position businesses favourably for potential future contracts related to the redevelopment, as insights garnered will inform the upcoming tendering process for the site's development. ## Notice This is not an invitation to tender process, and consists of a soft market testing questionnaire. Newark and Sherwood District Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from potential developers, about aspects of the Council's future plans for the redevelopment of The Newark Gateway site bounded by Great North Road, the Nottingham to Lincoln railway, Newark Castle station and the A46 Newark Bypass. The deadline for responses is 12:00 noon on 26th November 2021, (late submissions will not be accepted). Please note that all responses are to be submitted as a response on ProContract. The aim of this soft market testing exercise is: * To understand the optimum way of packaging an approach to the market for the eventual development of the site, either as a whole or in parcels including ownership and disposal options * To gain an insight into the best model for structuring the development of the site in order to ensure delivery within an optimum timeframe and to obtain best value for the Council * To enable the Council to define the layout and content of site infrastructure to support the optimum development format sufficient to inform an outline planning application * To shape the likely future scope of delivery and potential future opportunities to potentially be presented to the market * For the Council to gain a better understanding of the optimum mix of facilities and plot sizes in order to deliver the best value for the community The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate knowledge and experience to outline their views and ideas about the future development of this site. The Council will consider the responses received as a result of this exercise to help inform the options appraisal and the decision-making process, to determine the form and content of future invitations to the market. Potential development partners will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the soft market testing. Potential future partners must also note that a response to this soft market testing exercise does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future exercise that the Council may conduct. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a20983-3328-4e56-927f-681881f383da | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEWARK & SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE13 1GH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Melton | | Electoral ward | Melton Warwick | | Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2021 at 16:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a20983-3328-4e56-927f-681881f383da ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a20983-3328-4e56-927f-681881f383da 11th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21&v=1 ProContract Link ## Notice URLs - http://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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