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title: "Sandwell Design Code (Supplementary Plan)"
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# Sandwell Design Code (Supplementary Plan)

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cfce

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the preparation and implementation of the Sandwell Design Code as a Supplementary Plan. The procurement process, categorised under development consultancy services, was conducted through an open procedure and is part of an active contract phase. Allies and Morrison LLP were the successful bidders. The consultancy services, valued at £189,930, will run from 21st March 2025 to 21st October 2026, providing expert support in urban design, planning, and other related fields to assist in shaping Sandwell's urban landscape. This procurement falls under the Regional Authority sector and will primarily operate in the UKG37 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services such as urban design, planning, architecture, and landscape among others. Given the comprehensive scope of the project, firms with multi-disciplinary capabilities stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had a significant presence in the bidding process, comprising 50% of the total bids, indicating an accessible market for businesses across different scales. With a clear emphasis on quality (70% of the evaluation criteria focusing on quality), companies excelling in innovative design solutions and stakeholder engagement are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council sought to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced multi-disciplinary consultancy to prepare a Design Code for the Borough and for the consultant's team to assist the Councils Planning Policy team in taking this through as a Supplementary Plan The team would be expected to comprise of, but not limited to, the following specialisms, urban design, planning, architecture, landscape, ecology, transport, heritage and consultation/event specialists. A fixed fee proposal is required to carry out the Design Code Supplementary Plan. Sandwell Council have allocated up to PS250,000 net of VAT for provision of these services and the contract period will be for 19 months starting 21st March 2025 to 21st October 2026. However, this information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council sought to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced multi-disciplinary consultancy to prepare a Design Code for the Borough and for the consultant's team to assist the Councils Planning Policy team in taking this through as a Supplementary Plan The team would be expected to comprise of, but not limited to, the following specialisms, urban design, planning, architecture, landscape, ecology, transport, heritage and consultation/event specialists. A fixed fee proposal is required to carry out the Design Code Supplementary Plan. Sandwell Council have allocated up to PS250,000 net of VAT for provision of these services and the contract period will be for 19 months starting 21st March 2025 to 21st October 2026. However, this information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract. Additional information: Initial term of 19 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017220-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 21 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £189,930 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLIES AND MORRISON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017220-2025
- 14 Jan 2025 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001146-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

## Provenance

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