Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf0-aaed-70b5-b9c3-7fad509758c4/future-of-planning-user-research closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Future of Planning User Research [Future Cities Catapult](https://tendernation.io/buyers/future-cities-catapult) Estimated value £60,000 to £80,000 Published 16 Sept 2016 Deadline Closed 10 Oct 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Catapult has developed a ‘Future of Planning’ programme to - • Demystify the planning process; • Understand where the planning process is ‘broken’; • Understand which elements of the process can be enhanced through data science, design and digital tools; • Develop concepts, use cases, prototypes and speculative film that demonstrate the future fo planning; and • Quantify the inefficiencies in the current system and value new ways of planning. The planning process, is the tool we use to manage the urban environment. It controls what gets built where, and how buildings, streets and spaces are used. It involves a huge range of actors including developers, identifying available land, its costs and the constraints on providing new homes, offices or industry; to city officials and politicians deciding what development should be allowed where and under what conditions; to infrastructure providers planning where to build new roads, wastewater treatment works and refuse collection centres; to how planning applications are submitted and challenged by citizens; to how central government creates the legal and regulatory framework for new development to happen; to how banks and financiers provide the capital for developers to buy land and build. As part of this programme, The Catapult wishes to commission user research to understand the current needs, demands and ambitions of key actors within the planning process, to help us focus our efforts to innovate. Additional information: To express interest in the requirement and download the RFP please visit [fccprocurement.org.uk](https://www.fccprocurement.org.uk). New suppliers will be required to register. The reference for this opportunity is ADTN-WFOJA1. All communication must be routed through this portal. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/30d44690-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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