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title: "Research Project on the Value of Planning Obligations"
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# Research Project on the Value of Planning Obligations

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef7d9cd1-aba9-4cd3-9bf2-f99e48fed403

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking to commission a research project titled "Research Project on the Value of Planning Obligations" aimed at understanding section 106 planning obligations in recent years in England. This contract falls within the research and development services industry and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender process has now reached the award stage, with the active contract awarded on 31st March 2017, and the contract period running from 4th April 2017 to 30th September 2017. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 20th March 2017.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those familiar with planning obligations and local government policies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly advantageous, as they can leverage their expertise in these areas to compete effectively, contributing to local development initiatives while expanding their service offerings.

## Notice

The Department for Communities and Local Government or "DCLG" (here after referred to as The Authority) wishes to commission research on section 106 planning obligations in England in a recent year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37d6d2b2-ed19-4cbd-bacf-022974707e83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2017 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37d6d2b2-ed19-4cbd-bacf-022974707e83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37d6d2b2-ed19-4cbd-bacf-022974707e83
  7th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a1c07a0-ebd7-4329-937a-e18c25c8fecd
  Contract / Award Letter

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