---
title: "e-ITT for the provision of Local Plan and CIL Charging Schedule Viability Appraisal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058bec"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-21"
---

# e-ITT for the provision of Local Plan and CIL Charging Schedule Viability Appraisal

Buyer: NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058bec

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## Summary

New Forest District Council recently concluded a contract award process for the provision of a Local Plan and CIL Charging Schedule Viability Appraisal services. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was conducted under limited competition below the threshold, focusing on consultancy services related to transport systems and infrastructure works. The contract, valued at £41,500 gross, was awarded to MERIDIES CONSULTING LTD starting from 11th August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2027. The buying organisation operates from Lyndhurst, United Kingdom, within the UKJ36 region, representing a sub-central government authority, with the award status marked as complete as of 21st August 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in transport systems and infrastructure works, especially small to medium enterprises. With the active contract covering several regions across the United Kingdom, businesses with expertise in providing viability appraisals and strategic recommendations on Local Plan Reviews and CIL Charging Schedules would have been well-positioned to compete. The process could inspire similar bodies to assess the potential value of engaging with sub-central government authorities for strategic consultancy roles that address public infrastructure and planning needs.

## Notice

New Forest District Council (NFDC) are carrying out this procurement exercise to identify, select and award a contract to a single supplier. to provide a Viability Appraisal of the policies and proposals in the Local Plan Review and advice and recommendations on the CIL Charging Schedule.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050444-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LYNDHURST |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO43 7PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | New Forest |
| Electoral ward | Lyndhurst & Minstead |
| Westminster constituency | New Forest East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERIDIES CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 09:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050444-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050444-2025
  21st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4482
  Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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