---
title: "External Consultancy Support for a Local Plan Viability Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06084e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# External Consultancy Support for a Local Plan Viability Assessment

Buyer: NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06084e

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## Summary

North Lincolnshire Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of external consultancy support to conduct a Local Plan Viability Assessment. The contract was awarded on 26 March 2026 to CP Viability Limited, an SME based in Tadcaster, with services slated to begin on 1 April 2026 and continue through to 30 September 2028. This procurement, held via an open competition method, focuses on economic research services and aligns with key requirements of the UK's National Planning Policy Framework. The strategic assessment aims to evaluate the deliverability of proposed housing and economic development plans in North Lincolnshire, specifically addressing both greenfield and brownfield sites within the UKE13 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in economic and market research services, particularly those with expertise in housing and development viability. Medium-sized enterprises like CP Viability Limited have shown their capability to secure such contracts, demonstrating the potential for further business scaling through public sector partnerships. Companies capable of offering thorough analysis in adherence to planning policies and financial feasibility stand well-placed to compete for future tenders of a similar nature, providing invaluable insights into municipal development initiatives.

## Notice

Local Plan Viability Assessment to assess the deliverability of proposed housing and economic development viability terms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031806-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | £20,400 |
| Contracts value | £20,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SCUNTHORPE |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN15 6NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Scunthorpe |
| Delivery location | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CP VIABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 09:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031806-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 09:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025584-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 08:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004170-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031806-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025584-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004170-2026
  19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procure.northlincs.gov.uk/s/
  https://procure.northlincs.gov.uk/s/nl-tender-opportunity/a13N200000bZEqq/to

## Notice URLs

- https://procure.northlincs.gov.uk/s/nl-tender-opportunity/a13N200000bZEqq/to
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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