Published date: 15 November 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 1 December 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£100,000 to £120,000

Procurement reference

MAIDSTONE001-DN582123-89347082

Published date

15 November 2021

Closing date

1 December 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

14 January 2022

Contract end date

31 October 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to undertake a comprehensive review of its Design and Sustainability focused Non-Spatial Planning Policies. This review will take the form of a freestanding Development Plan Document (DPD) which will sit alongside the Local Plan (currently under review). The DPD should achieve higher quality and more sustainable design across the Borough, reinforce Development Management decisions, and provide stronger defence to planning appeals.

The Council is seeking to award a contract for the provision of consultancy services to assist with the creation of a Design and Sustainability Development Plan Document (DPD). The consultancy service will be expected to produce the DPD in preparation for examination, lead on evidence at examination and undertake any post examination Main Modifications, including relevant all plan assessments in line with the scope set out by the council.

Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement

Tender release: 15th November 2021
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 1st December
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 8th December 2021
Evaluation: from 8th December
Interviews: w/c 13th December
Appointment of contractor: Thursday 6th January 2022

All expressions of interest, and subsequent communication or proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Emily James

Address

Maidstone House
Kings Street
Maidstone
ME15 6JQ
England

Telephone

+44 1892554401

Email

emily.james@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Website

http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/