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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Developing a Suffolk Design Guide & Implementation Programme"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Developing a Suffolk Design Guide & Implementation Programme

Buyer: SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8361350-3e43-48fa-9a5e-b0acb6c24731

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## Summary

The Suffolk Coastal District Council is currently conducting a tender process for the project titled "Developing a Suffolk Design Guide & Implementation Programme." This initiative falls under the industry category of development consultancy services, specifically within the East of England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a tender deadline set for 18 April 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2018 and will span a duration of 12 months, concluding on 30 April 2019. The estimated value of the contract ranges between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and development consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in planning, design, and community engagement, as well as those offering consultancy in developing training programmes, will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could foster collaboration with local planning authorities and enhance service offerings in the region.

## Notice

Suffolk Coastal District Council (SCDC) on behalf of the Suffolk Local Planning Authorities is seeking to Commission consultants to work over a 12 month period to develop and embed a Suffolk Design Guide (SDG). The project is as much about developing a written product that can be used by planners, developers and community groups to help shape our places as it is about delivering a programme of training and skills development for our local teams, members and neighbourhood groups Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a55d6c2b-7d67-409f-9748-3cde518ce23e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2018 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a55d6c2b-7d67-409f-9748-3cde518ce23e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a55d6c2b-7d67-409f-9748-3cde518ce23e
  29th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Developing-a-Suffolk-Design-Guide-%26-Implementation-Programme/D3CT237925
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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