---
title: "Consultancy Support for Local Plan Update"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b5c4"
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published: "2024-11-12"
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# Consultancy Support for Local Plan Update

Buyer: ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b5c4

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## Summary

Arun District Council is initiating a procurement process for consultancy support in updating the Local Plan for the period 2023-2041. This contract, titled "Consultancy Support for Local Plan Update," falls under the industry category of infrastructure works consultancy services (CPV: 71311300) and is classified as a services procurement. The procurement follows an open procedure, enabling electronic submissions via the specified submission portal. The council is seeking a lead planning consultant supported by a consultancy team to cover the entire process, from the beginning to the Public Examination and eventual adoption of the Local Plan. The procurement stage is actively in the tender phase, with a submission deadline recently updated to 12th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for experienced planning consultancy firms, particularly those with a track record in large-scale urban planning and infrastructure projects. With a contract value of £400,000 for a duration of three years, this project can provide substantial business growth and visibility. Ideal candidates would include firms specialising in feasibility studies, advisory services, urban planning, and business management consultancy. The contract’s long-term nature and comprehensive scope offer stability and consistent engagement in regional planning efforts, making it an excellent opportunity for qualified businesses to expand their portfolio and impact within the local authority sector.

## Notice

Arun District Council is seeking to procure a lead planning consultant supported by a consultancy team (together forming the 'commissioned team') in order to lead, manage and take on preparation of the Local Plan update 2023-2041 from the start of the process through to the Examination in Public on the final Plan and subsequent adoption.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The authority are seeking a suitably experienced Planning Consultant with previous experience with this line of work to support them over a 3 year period to produce the Local Plan Update.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036561-2024 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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 | ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LITTLEHAMPTON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BL17 5LF |
| 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 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 12:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036561-2024
- 12 Nov 2024 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036557-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/ProjectManage/4582
- https://www.arun.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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