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title: "NCC202600037 - Preparing the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a8ec"
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buyer: "NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# NCC202600037 - Preparing the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP)

Buyer: NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a8ec

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## Summary

Newport City Council has completed the procurement process titled "NCC202600037 - Preparing the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP)" focusing on development consultancy services. The procurement, initiated on 29th May 2026, involved the use of a Development Viability Model for high-level viability assessments in the South East Wales region. The contract was awarded on 29th May 2026 to Burrows-Hutchinson Ltd, a supplier located in Honiton, UK, with a gross value of £44,352.00. The procurement method used was direct, characterised as "Below threshold - without competition," and the work is slated to commence on 8th June 2026, ending on 31st December 2027. This project falls under the services category and operates under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for companies involved in development consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and volunteer, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as highlighted by the suitability requirements. The contract allows businesses to partake in strategic regional planning efforts of Newport City Council, enhancing their portfolio and proving capability in public sector projects. Given the focus on developing a vital background paper to support the Replacement Local Development Plan, businesses adept in viability modelling and strategic planning consultancy would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth and increased visibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

Notice for a specialist provider for the the Development Viability Model (DVM). There is now agreement that it will be used by LPAs in the South East Wales Region for high-level viability assessments. This work is also linked to the DVM being rolled out across South East Wales with support from South East Wales Strategic Planning Group Utilising the Development Viability Model, this Study will be used by NCC as a background paper in preparing the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050858-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,960 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP20 4UR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Allt-yr-yn |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURROWS-HUTCHINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 12:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050858-2026
- 29 May 2026 at 12:26 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050848-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050858-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050848-2026
  29th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newport.gov.uk
- https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04231065
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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