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title: "IA2582 Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA)"
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# IA2582 Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA)

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3fa8c27-f9a8-4467-9257-2da6e8ba984e

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "IA2582 Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA)" has been conducted by Staffordshire County Council, located in Stafford, United Kingdom. This tender is now complete and falls under the industry category of geological and geophysical consultancy services. The contract, valued at £30,000, had a contract period commencing on 20th September 2021 and concluding on 31st December 2023. The tender aimed to assess economic development needs in line with national guidance, supporting the council's emerging Local Plan. The submission period ended on 27th August 2021, and the awarded contract is ongoing with DLP Planning Limited as the supplier.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in economic development, planning, and geophysical assessments. Companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-placed to compete for similar tenders in the future. With the need for ongoing development and policy advice in the area, there may be additional scope for consultancy firms to engage with local authorities aiming to enhance their employment land strategies and economic growth plans.

## Notice

South Staffordshire District Council (SSDC) wishes to invite suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake an Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA) for the district in accordance with national guidance contained in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). The EDNA will should provide an up to date position on the employment requirements of the District and underpin new employment land policies and proposals in our emerging Local Plan. Discreet from the EDNA report, submissions should scope for providing policy advice relating to a number of key issues and challenges around planning for employment growth that we are currently grappling with through the preparation of our Local Plan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24fc3378-ccf2-472b-8d5f-c763a6fd2b42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLP PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services
- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 06:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24fc3378-ccf2-472b-8d5f-c763a6fd2b42
- 15 Sep 2021 at 05:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24fc3378-ccf2-472b-8d5f-c763a6fd2b42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24fc3378-ccf2-472b-8d5f-c763a6fd2b42
  16th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
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