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title: "Planning and land use consultant to prepare a Development Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000626978"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-08-03"
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# Planning and land use consultant to prepare a Development Framework

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000626978

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is initiating a procurement process for a planning and land use consultant to develop a comprehensive Development Framework for a housing site located south of Dumfries town centre, within the Crichton Quarter area. This project covers approximately 21 hectares (51.95 acres) and is aimed at accommodating 489 housing units. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice expected to be released on 30 September 2020. Interested bidders are encouraged to prepare for this opportunity by reviewing the detailed requirements outlined in the notice.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to urban planning and development. Companies with expertise in technical studies, sustainable design, and project phasing would be particularly well-suited to compete in this bidding process. By collaborating with the Council to shape the Development Framework, successful bidders will not only contribute to the future of housing development in Dumfries but also establish valuable relationships for future projects in the region.

## Notice

The Council are seeking to appoint a planning and land use consultant to review earlier studies and commission various technical studies, pull together the outcomes of the studies and use them to inform a Development Framework that will guide and inform the future development of the site having been allocated for housing. The site extends to some 21 hectares (51.95 acres) and is allocated for 489 units, located to the south of Dumfries town centre and within the Crichton Quarter area of Dumfries. Key aims of the Development Framework will be to: - 1)Create a sense of place with key connectivity to Dumfries town centre, 2)Create a high quality mixed tenure sustainable development with contemporary design and eco-friendly buildings; and 3)Provide a phasing and marketing plan for the site

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council are seeking to appoint a planning and land use consultant to review earlier studies and commission various technical studies, pull together the outcomes of the studies and use them to inform a Development Framework that will guide and inform the future development of the site having been allocated for housing. The site extends to some 21 hectares (51.95 acres) and is allocated for 489 units, located to the south of Dumfries town centre and within the Crichton Quarter area of Dumfries. Key aims of the Development Framework will be to: - - Create a sense of place with key connectivity to Dumfries town centre, - Create a high quality mixed tenure sustainable development with contemporary design and eco-friendly buildings; and - Provide a phasing and marketing plan for the site. We are interested parties for this consultancy work along with a rough figure of costs to allow Dumfries and Galloway to place the procurement properly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391629 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 70332100 - Land management services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391629

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391629
  Planning and land use consultant to prepare a Development Framework - The Council are seeking to appoint a planning and land use consultant to review earlier studies and commission various technical studies, pull together the outcomes of the studies and use them to inform a Development Framework that will guide and inform the future development of the site having been allocated for housing. The site extends to some 21 hectares (51.95 acres) and is allocated for 489 units, located to the south of Dumfries town centre and within the Crichton Quarter area of Dumfries. Key aims of the Development Framework will be to: - 1)Create a sense of place with key connectivity to Dumfries town centre, 2)Create a high quality mixed tenure sustainable development with contemporary design and eco-friendly buildings; and 3)Provide a phasing and marketing plan for the site

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000626978
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=626978

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