--- title: "e-ITT for the provision of an Economic Needs Assessment on behalf of the New Forest District Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d048d5ca-6152-4219-82cc-debd8e0bf607" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d048d5ca-6152-4219-82cc-debd8e0bf607" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d048d5ca-6152-4219-82cc-debd8e0bf607.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d048d5ca-6152-4219-82cc-debd8e0bf607.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-27" --- # e-ITT for the provision of an Economic Needs Assessment on behalf of the New Forest District Council Buyer: NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d048d5ca-6152-4219-82cc-debd8e0bf607 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d048d5ca-6152-4219-82cc-debd8e0bf607) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d048d5ca-6152-4219-82cc-debd8e0bf607.json) ## Summary New Forest District Council is seeking to appoint a consultant or consultant team to provide an Economic Needs Assessment. This public procurement process, classified under the industry category of economic research services with a CPV code of 79311400, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement will focus on assessing the future need for employment land and premises to inform local plans and policies. The tender submission deadline is set for 12:00 noon on 28th February 2025, and the project is expected to commence on 21st June 2025. The Council's e-tendering portal "ProContract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP) will be used for all electronic submissions. The estimated contract value is between £40,000 and £45,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in economic research and impact assessment to contribute to the strategic planning of the New Forest District. Ideal candidates are those with experience in collating and analysing various economic data sources, applying commercial judgement, and synthesising market intelligence. This project allows businesses to showcase their capability in influencing regional development plans and policies, making it particularly suitable for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy. Businesses capable of meeting the evidential standards of the latest National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and applying effective, proportionate methodologies will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice e-ITT for the provision of an Economic Needs Assessment on behalf of the New Forest District Council Closing Date for Submission of Tenders 12.00 NOON, 28th FEBRUARY 2025 to be returned electronically via the Council's e-tendering solution "Pro-Contract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP) New Forest District Council and the New Forest National Park Authority ('the Authorities') wish to appoint a suitably qualified consultant, or consultant team with appropriate experience and expertise, to undertake an Economic Needs Assessment for these plan areas. The work being commissioned will form an integral part of the evidence base to be used to inform the economy and employment policies and proposals as part of the Authorities' respective Local Plan reviews. The focus of the consultants' task will be to make evidence-based recommendations on the likely future need for employment land and premises to inform the Authorities' respective local plans, potential site allocations, and planning policies that support the local economy. This will include collating, where necessary compiling and synthesising different sources and types of information, and applying commercial judgement and local market intelligence. Canvassing the views of local commercial agents will be important in undertaking the assessment. It is expected that the analysis will examine labour demand, labour supply and property market trends and requirements. It is important that the study meets the evidential requirements of the latest National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF, December 2024) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG), to ensure that employment needs are objectively assessed so they can be planned for in an appropriate way. It is also important that the study is proportionate in methodology and cost, and makes effective use of existing information. All correspondence is via the Councils e-tendering portal ProContract hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93dc2771-9e99-4977-a6a8-0ba981ca6dcb | | 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 | 27 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | 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 | NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | LYNDHURST | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO43 7PA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | New Forest | | Electoral ward | Lyndhurst & Minstead | | Westminster constituency | New Forest East | | 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 - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79311410 - Economic impact assessment ## Release History - 27 Jan 2025 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93dc2771-9e99-4977-a6a8-0ba981ca6dcb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93dc2771-9e99-4977-a6a8-0ba981ca6dcb 27th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nfdc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d048d5ca-6152-4219-82cc-debd8e0bf607. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d048d5ca-6152-4219-82cc-debd8e0bf607.json.