--- title: "Quantifying the benefits of early engagement in land use planning decisions" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000606177" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606177" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606177.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606177.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION" published: "2020-01-14" --- # Quantifying the benefits of early engagement in land use planning decisions Buyer: SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000606177 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606177) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606177.json) ## Summary The Scottish Land Commission is conducting a tender titled "Quantifying the benefits of early engagement in land use planning decisions" aimed at enhancing community conversations regarding significant land use changes. This procurement falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £20,000. The tender is currently in the award stage, having started the tender period on 28th November 2019, and closed for submissions on 19th December 2019. The contract is located in Inverness and aims to demonstrate the value of early stakeholder engagement in planning decisions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in planning consultancy, community engagement strategies, and land reform initiatives. Firms well-suited to compete for this contract should possess expertise in conducting case studies and facilitating community dialogues, as the aim is to foster meaningful engagement and potentially reduce long-term planning costs. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver innovative approaches in this domain will be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth. ## Notice The purpose of this work is to, using case studies, demonstrate the value of early conversations with communities about significant land use changes to landowners, developers and planning authorities prior to significant land use changes in their area. The intention is to understand to what extent meaningful engagement early in the design process can help reduce costs in the long-term for all parties involved. This will support the development of tools that encourage meaningful deliberation of planning outcomes in advance of formal planning procedures. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this work is to, using case studies, demonstrate the value of early conversations with communities about significant land use changes to landowners, developers and planning authorities prior to significant land use changes in their area. The intention is to understand to what extent meaningful engagement early in the design process can help reduce costs in the long-term for all parties involved. This will support the development of tools that encourage meaningful deliberation of planning outcomes in advance of formal planning procedures. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377131 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jan 2020 | | Contract period | 13 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £17,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV1 1SF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NICK WRIGHT PLANNING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377131 - 28 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373515 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV373515&idx=1 28th November 2019 - Scottish Land Commission- CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV373515&idx=2 28th November 2019 - Quantifying the benefits of early engagement in land use planning decisions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373515 Quantifying the benefits of early engagement in land use planning decisions - The purpose of this work is to, using case studies, demonstrate the value of early conversations with communities about significant land use changes to landowners, developers and planning authorities prior to significant land use changes in their area. The intention is to understand to what extent meaningful engagement early in the design process can help reduce costs in the long-term for all parties involved. This will support the development of tools that encourage meaningful deliberation of planning outcomes in advance of formal planning procedures. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377131 Quantifying the benefits of early engagement in land use planning decisions - The purpose of this work is to, using case studies, demonstrate the value of early conversations with communities about significant land use changes to landowners, developers and planning authorities prior to significant land use changes in their area. The intention is to understand to what extent meaningful engagement early in the design process can help reduce costs in the long-term for all parties involved. This will support the development of tools that encourage meaningful deliberation of planning outcomes in advance of formal planning procedures. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.landcommission.gov.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606177 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606177. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606177.json.