--- title: "Consultancy Services to Supply Examiners to Undertake Examination Work on Neighbourhood Plans" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3ded325-33dd-4a0c-8eee-65cd6403b3c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3ded325-33dd-4a0c-8eee-65cd6403b3c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3ded325-33dd-4a0c-8eee-65cd6403b3c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3ded325-33dd-4a0c-8eee-65cd6403b3c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2020-03-13" --- # Consultancy Services to Supply Examiners to Undertake Examination Work on Neighbourhood Plans Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3ded325-33dd-4a0c-8eee-65cd6403b3c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3ded325-33dd-4a0c-8eee-65cd6403b3c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3ded325-33dd-4a0c-8eee-65cd6403b3c4.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves SE Shared Services, representing Guildford Borough Council, which is seeking tenders for consultancy services to supply examiners for examining neighbourhood plans. This public procurement falls under the business services category and is based in Guildford, Surrey, located in the South East of the United Kingdom. Currently at the tender stage, the submission deadline is set for 7th April 2020, with the contract period commencing on 19th May 2020 and lasting until 18th May 2024. The procurement method is classified as "Other," and the initiative does not recur. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consulting firms and legal service providers specialising in local governance and planning. Businesses with expertise in neighbourhood planning and community engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete, as they can offer valuable insights and advisory services in connection with council-led examinations. The framework contract allows for growth through collaboration with local authorities, facilitating further involvement in community development projects across the region. ## Notice Guildford Borough Council has several designated neighbourhood areas within its administrative boundary where neighbourhood plans have either been adopted or are in the stage of preparation. It also has a number of additional parishes for which it anticipates receiving draft neighbourhood plan proposals in the near future. Neighbourhood plans are produced for neighbourhood areas by parish or town councils or, in areas without a parish, by forums of residents and businesses, in consultation with their local communities. After a neighbourhood plan has passed an examination and referendum of local residents it must be adopted (or "made") by the Borough Council as part of its statutory development plan and its policies must be used by planning officers and the Council's to help determine planning applications in that neighbourhood area. Neighbourhood plans therefore allow communities considerable influence over development in their own areas. The Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced external organisations for a framework contract with the Council for a maximum term of four years to provide examiners to undertake examination work on neighbourhood plans. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb7a5b5-c342-4569-8ef8-af4d54de395b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 May 2020 - 18 May 2024 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | SURREY | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU2 4BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Guildford | | Electoral ward | St Nicolas | | Westminster constituency | Guildford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 13 Mar 2020 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb7a5b5-c342-4569-8ef8-af4d54de395b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb7a5b5-c342-4569-8ef8-af4d54de395b 13th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.guildford.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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