--- title: "GB-Milton Keynes: CT0451 Remit for Town Planning Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df803799-7f62-4ad9-be11-44aa1d93d7b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df803799-7f62-4ad9-be11-44aa1d93d7b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df803799-7f62-4ad9-be11-44aa1d93d7b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df803799-7f62-4ad9-be11-44aa1d93d7b3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2020-09-16" --- # GB-Milton Keynes: CT0451 Remit for Town Planning Support Services Buyer: EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df803799-7f62-4ad9-be11-44aa1d93d7b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df803799-7f62-4ad9-be11-44aa1d93d7b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df803799-7f62-4ad9-be11-44aa1d93d7b3.json) ## Summary The East West Railway Company Limited is seeking experienced town planners for the contract titled "GB-Milton Keynes: CT0451 Remit for Town Planning Support Services". This project falls under the urban planning services category and is based in Milton Keynes, England. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with bid submissions due by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, 29th September 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 16th October 2020 and conclude by 21st May 2021. The estimated contract value ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in urban planning and related services. With support required in various aspects of the Development Consent Order (DCO) process and engagement with local authorities, firms with expertise in town planning, particularly those familiar with DCO logistics and local spatial plans, are well suited to compete. Companies interested in this opportunity should ensure that their proposals align closely with the evaluation criteria outlined by the East West Railway Company Limited, while leveraging their experience in urban development projects. ## Notice Experienced town planners are needed to support the pre-application stage of the Development Consent Order. The supplier will work with the East West Rail Co team as required to deliver the activities and deliverables. Over the coming year EWR Co will need town planning specialist support in the following areas: *DCO expertise - support the Head of Programme Consents on the DCO working Group, develop and run DCO briefings for EWR teams, provide strategic advice to support delivery of the Consents Strategy, develop and monitor a DCO application logistics plan, update and maintain the DCO stakeholders schedule; *Planning Inspectorate and Local authority major application engagement - deliver strategy and support delivery of engagement with Planning Inspectorate and local planning authorities; *Develop and support the strategy and plan for EWR to integrate with local spatial and development plans and to monitor, report and agree consultation responses to local plans; *Monitor, report and agree consultation responses on major applications potentially affecting EWR. It is envisaged that the contract will run from October 2020 - May 2021. ***The final date and time for the submission of bids for this RFQ is Tuesday 29th September 2020 at 12:00 noon*** This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFQ document. To respond to this opportunity, please visit this link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Milton-Keynes:-CT0451-Remit-for-Town-Planning-Support-Services/4445PZ58HW All bid response information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Please confirm your intention to bid/submit a response to the RFQ via the messaging facility on the esourcing portal Delta by 12 noon on Tuesday 22nd September 2020. Please submit any clarification questions via the messaging facility on the esourcing portal Delta by 12 noon on Tuesday 22nd September 2020. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. If this is your first time using Delta you will need to register on the system. Thank you. 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.The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of bidders will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. To respond to this opportunity, please visit this link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Milton-Keynes:-CT0451-Remit-for-Town-Planning-Support-Services/4445PZ58HW All bid response information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Please confirm your intention to bid/submit a response to the RFQ via the messaging facility on the esourcing portal Delta by 12 noon on Tuesday 22nd September 2020. Please submit any clarification questions via the messaging facility on the esourcing portal Delta by 12 noon on Tuesday 22nd September 2020. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966dc88e-78b2-4937-b522-940be5cbc9db | | 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 | 16 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Oct 2020 - 21 May 2021 | | 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 | EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 1FD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71410000 - Urban planning services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2020 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966dc88e-78b2-4937-b522-940be5cbc9db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966dc88e-78b2-4937-b522-940be5cbc9db 16th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Milton-Keynes:-CT0451-Remit-for-Town-Planning-Support-Services/4445PZ58HW Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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