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title: "Provision of Neighbourhood Planning Guidance and Templates"
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# Provision of Neighbourhood Planning Guidance and Templates

Buyer: SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffc44434-4f16-4c37-a4a8-b1c2222cc31c

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## Summary

The South Oxfordshire District Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Neighbourhood Planning Guidance and Templates. The contract falls under the main procurement category of services and is valued at £60,000 GBP. The deadline for tender submissions is 14th May 2024, and the contract period is expected to start on 24th June 2024 and end on 20th December 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), and the contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for consulting firms with expertise in business and management consultancy services to engage with the South Oxfordshire District Council. Businesses specialising in design codes, climate change planning, biodiversity guidance, settlement boundaries, landscape considerations, and neighbourhood plan templates would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The contract aims to support neighbourhood planning groups in the creation of comprehensive guidance materials and templates across various thematic areas.

## Notice

The council is inviting competitive tenders from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to produce a series of guidance notes and templates for our neighbourhood planning groups. We would like separate guidance notes and templates covering the following topics: i. Design codes guidance and template ii. Climate change guidance iii. Nature recovery and biodiversity guidance iv. Settlement boundaries guidance v. Landscape considerations guidance (including, but not limited to, identifying valued landscapes, important views and addressing local gaps) vi. General neighbourhood plan template vii. Consultation guidance and a consultation statement template

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5615c972-566d-4246-adc3-0f04291acdc6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Abingdon Abbey Northcourt |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2024 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5615c972-566d-4246-adc3-0f04291acdc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5615c972-566d-4246-adc3-0f04291acdc6
  3rd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=348943da-9df1-ee11-8129-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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