Published date: 22 October 2019

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: 20 November 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research consultancy services - 73210000

  • Design and execution of research and development - 73300000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£40,000 to £48,000

Procurement reference

WECA001-DN443170-86108758

Published date

22 October 2019

Closing date

20 November 2019

Contract start date

2 December 2019

Contract end date

31 July 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and the four West of England Unitary Authorities (Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council and South Gloucestershire Council), have secured funding through the LGA's Housing Advisers Programme to commission research to review and improve the post-decision planning process. The aim of the programme is to improve the quality of new housing development in the West of England through identifying improvements to service delivery and strengthening the UAs' role in ensuring design quality throughout the planning process.
The commission will include:
• undertaking a comprehensive review of current practice in the West of England;
• identifying areas of strength and weakness in the post-planning process and learning from each other's knowledge and experience; and
• establishing a route map for the West of England UAs to make improvements to the post-decision process and post-occupancy monitoring.


More information

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2.1 E-Quote System

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About the buyer

Contact name

Andrew Brentley

Address

3 Rivergate
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6ER
England

Email

andrew.brentley@westofengland-ca.gov.uk

Website

https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/