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title: "Leeds City Council - Economic Viability Study (EVS) Leeds Local Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b353"
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# Leeds City Council - Economic Viability Study (EVS) Leeds Local Plan

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b353

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has initiated a procurement process for an Economic Viability Study (EVS) related to the Leeds Local Plan. This tender focuses on services within the development of both residential and non-residential real estate, under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £40,000, invites qualified organisations with expertise in strategic viability testing to contribute to shaping the development framework for the Leeds Metropolitan District. This open procurement, classified as 'below threshold - open competition', is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17:00 on 6th July 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 27th July 2026 to 11th July 2027, with the work to be conducted in Leeds, UK, emphasising the regional impact of the project.

This tender presents significant potential for businesses specialising in economic viability assessments and strategic planning within the construction and real estate sectors. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate strong capabilities in methodology, team expertise, cost management, and deliverable quality. Participation in this contract not only offers direct financial benefits but also enhances a company's profile and credibility in large-scale urban planning initiatives, opening doors for future collaboration with public authorities like Leeds City Council and similar organisations across the UK.

## Notice

Leeds Local Plan (LLP) is a statutory development framework for the Leeds Metropolitan District, drawn up by the local planning authority. The LLP will set out what new development is planned to take Leeds City Council would like to commence a procurement process for an Economic Viability Study (EVS) to support its Local Plan. As the Plan progresses there is a need to undertake strategic viability testing as part of an EVS, in line with national planning guidance and requirements. The aim of the work is to produce a robust, up-to-date whole Plan Viability Assessment that meets the requirements of national policy and guidance. As the detail of planning policies emerges any policies which have a cost and therefore an impact on viability must be tested to inform a preferred suite of policies both at an individual and cumulative level to demonstrate the soundness of the plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055384-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70111000 - Development of residential real estate
- 70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055384-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055384-2026
  11th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://leedscitycouncil.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/leedscitycouncil/web/login.html?_ncp=1760515780584.15560-1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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