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title: "Development Viability Appraisal Services (DM)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a60"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Development Viability Appraisal Services (DM)

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a60

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## Summary

Knowsley Council, located in Huyton, United Kingdom, is the contracting authority for a tender inviting qualified consultancies to offer Development Viability Appraisal Services. This open procurement, categorised under business and management consultancy services, aims to appraise planning applications involving S106 requirements or enabling development for heritage assets. The tender process commenced on 13 March 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 23 March 2026 and a submission deadline on 25 March 2026. The procurement method is open competition with submissions required electronically via The Chest e-procurement portal. The contract is valued at approximately £99,996, with the possibility of extension beyond the initial 36-month period, subject to satisfactory performance.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for consultancies skilled in development viability and planning application assessments to enhance business growth. Targeting SMEs and VCSEs, the contract prioritises businesses that demonstrate methodological clarity, resource adequacy, and social value contributions. Engaging in this project could foster community impacts and ensure environmental sustainability, making it attractive for organisations keen on strengthening regional development portfolios. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to solidify their expertise within Merseyside, contributing to long-term contractual partnerships through performance-led renewals.

## Notice

The Council wishes to appoint a qualified and experienced consultancy to provide Development Viability Appraisal Services, and to provide a clear framework for undertaking this work. This will include the appraisal of relevant planning applications, such as those subject to S106 requirements or for enabling development to secure the future of a heritage asset, and their supporting viability assessments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will run for an initial period of 36 months, with the option to extend for up to two additional periods of 12 months each (2 x 12 months), subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023219-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,996 |
| Lots value | £99,996 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 17:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023219-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023219-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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