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title: "Viability Support for Planning Applications"
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# Viability Support for Planning Applications

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0f1eec9-6f75-4c0c-a238-a891ee2488f3

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking to provide independent consultancy support for assessing financial viability information related to planning applications through the tender titled "Viability Support for Planning Applications." This procurement falls under the Real estate services and Urban planning services categories, with a contract value of £400,000. The tender process was conducted via an open procurement method, and the associated contract began on 25th June 2018 and is set to end on 24th June 2019. Suppliers were required to submit their bids before the deadline of 23rd May 2018, and the award was officially published on 5th July 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in financial viability assessments, urban planning, and real estate services. With the contract value being substantial, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in providing detailed viability assessment reports will be well-positioned to compete. Consultants with experience in working with local authorities, particularly in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, will find this opportunity advantageous for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

The purpose of the contract is to provide independent consultancy support to the Council in assessing the financial viability information submitted by an applicant in support of a planning application where economic viability is an issue. The appointed consultant(s) will be required to provide the Council with a written independent 'Viability Assessment Report' including an overall conclusion and executive summary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d780e5bf-ebd6-4153-b264-afb2dc72bdb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2018 - 24 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ARK CONSULTANCY; ASPINALL VERDI; BRITON KNOWLES; CARTER JONAS; CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD DEBENHAM TIE LEUNG; DAVID LOCK ASSOCIATES; GVA GRIMLEY; LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON GROUP; RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2018 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d780e5bf-ebd6-4153-b264-afb2dc72bdb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d780e5bf-ebd6-4153-b264-afb2dc72bdb3
  5th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bfd330c9-8c44-e811-80eb-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

## Provenance

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