--- title: "Tender for Planning Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c6df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c6df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c6df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c6df.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2023-05-05" --- # Tender for Planning Consultancy Services Buyer: APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c6df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c6df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c6df.json) ## Summary The Apex Housing Association has issued a tender for Planning Consultancy Services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date of May 15, 2023. The services involve assisting in the delivery of social housing schemes for the Financial Year 2023-24. The total contract value is £170,000, and the contract duration is 360 days with a possibility of extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender can be submitted electronically or in writing. This tender offers opportunities for planning consultancy firms to engage with Apex Housing Association on social housing development projects. Businesses providing feasibility study, advisory, and planning services are well-suited to compete. The contract period extends up to three years, allowing for long-term collaborations with Apex. Interested suppliers must ensure suitability as per the procurement documents, and the submission deadline is May 15, 2023, with a bid validity period of 720 days. ## Notice Apex intends to engage a Planning Consultant to provide the Services at key stages in the delivery of social housing schemes in the Social Housing Development Programme ("SHDP") for Financial Year ("FY") 2023-24 with the option to extend the services for a further three years to cover FY 2024-25,FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-73 at Apex's sole discretion. The key stages of the services to be provided by the Planning Consultant are detailed as follows: * Feasibility Stage (Stage 1) * Pre Application Stage (Stage 2) * Post Submission Stage (Stage 3) * General Planning Advice (Stage 4) * Value added services (Stage 5) The Planning Consultant, whether working prior to appointment of the Design Team or working with the Design Team, is required to deliver a service and project in full compliance with the Department for Communities ("DfC") requirements as outlined in the Housing Association Guide ("HAG") https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/housing-association-guide ### Lot Information Lot 1 Apex intends to engage a Planning Consultant to provide the Services at key stages in the delivery of social housing schemes in the Social Housing Development Programme ("SHDP") for Financial Year ("FY") 2023-24 with the option to extend the services for a further three years to cover FY 2024-25,FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-73 at Apex's sole discretion. The key stages of the services to be provided by the Planning Consultant are detailed as follows: * Feasibility Stage (Stage 1) * Pre Application Stage (Stage 2) * Post Submission Stage (Stage 3) * General Planning Advice (Stage 4) * Value added services (Stage 5) The Planning Consultant, whether working prior to appointment of the Design Team or working with the Design Team, is required to deliver a service and project in full compliance with the Department for Communities ("DfC") requirements as outlined in the Housing Association Guide ("HAG") https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/housing-association-guide Renewal: Contract for 1 year with possible extension for a further 3 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013007-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | Lots value | £170,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | LONDONDERRY | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis ## Release History - 5 May 2023 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013007-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.apex.org.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/housing-association-guide ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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