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title: "Invitation To Quote - Castle Point Plan - Viability Assessment"
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# Invitation To Quote - Castle Point Plan - Viability Assessment

Buyer: CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9b34998-d2db-4d6e-a327-5615bfec23be

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## Summary

Castle Point Borough Council in South Essex has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Invitation To Quote - Castle Point Plan - Viability Assessment." This procurement falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a classification code of CPV 79000000. The project's purpose is to conduct a viability assessment as part of the borough's new Development Plan. The assessment will inform the appropriate level of affordable housing and s106 requirements. The tender period ended on 9th July 2024, with a contract period running from 28th August 2024 to 11th November 2024. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, below the threshold, with a minimum value of £20,000 and a total awarded value of £24,500 to Porter Planning Economics Ltd.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in business consulting and planning services. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to compete given the project’s suitability criteria. Businesses experienced in conducting viability assessments and producing comprehensive reports will find this contract advantageous, particularly if they can illustrate past similar projects and provide relevant expertise. The engagement with Castle Point Borough Council offers exposure and the potential for future collaboration, serving as a valuable reference for firms aiming to expand their service portfolio in public sector procurement.

## Notice

Castle Point Borough Council in South Essex is currently producing a new Development Plan for the borough. The Council intends to submit the Local Plan to the Secretary of State in May 2025 when all associated actions are planned to have completed. As part of the process a viability assessment is required to support the submission and examination of the Local Plan, to inform the Council what level of affordable housing and s106 requirements are appropriate without rendering new development in the borough unviable. A draft report and comment, setting out all the assessment work undertaken and findings, prior to the completion of the updated viability assessment of the Local Plan is required. Applicants will be required to submit, as a minimum, the following: a method statement, a timetable setting out all tasks, examples of similar work, CVs for all members of the team and fee proposals. Quotations must be made in either pdf format or in a format which is compatible with Office 365 and documents submitted via the Castle Point Plan mailbox be no later than 12.00 noon on Tuesday 9th July 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc315b86-9a7d-4f85-aa45-3f45a2e59efe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2024 - 11 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| 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 | CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BENFLEET |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS7 1TF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Castle Point |
| Electoral ward | Thundersley South |
| Westminster constituency | Castle Point |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PORTER PLANNING ECONOMICS |

## 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

- 29 Jul 2024 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc315b86-9a7d-4f85-aa45-3f45a2e59efe
- 11 Jun 2024 at 11:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f51d27-c929-46c1-9c82-707c17f6b290
- 11 Jun 2024 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f51d27-c929-46c1-9c82-707c17f6b290

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc315b86-9a7d-4f85-aa45-3f45a2e59efe
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f51d27-c929-46c1-9c82-707c17f6b290
  11th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7aa4c199-9c40-4956-9e52-f7a6b303142f
  Invitation to Quote for Castle Point Plan Viability Assessment

## Notice URLs

- http://www.castlepoint.gov.uk

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