Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bff-6770-7388-8093-53f0e5d68756/townscape-socio-economic-characterisation-study closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Townscape Socio Economic Characterisation Study [London Borough Of Barking And Dagenham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-barking-and-dagenham) Estimated value Not stated Published 12 May 2016 Deadline Closed 26 May 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 To inform its emerging Local Plan, Barking and Dagenham Council wish to commission a Characterisation Study, please see the attached brief for full details. The study should comprise the following elements: 1: Socio-economic characterisation Provide a detailed social and economic history of the borough from 1850 at intervals of 25 years to date. 2: Functional characterisation Examine and map the key aspects which contribute to the functional character of the borough. Identify spatial patterns of where people shop, spend their leisure time, work and educate their children. There is a need to understand the social, cultural and economic significance of the ordinary and the local. 3: Physical characterisation 3.1: Borough form The evolution of the borough’s urban form and the physical character of Barking and Dagenham as a place today. 3.2: Borough typologies Classification of Barking and Dagenham’s urban typologies, according to their common characteristics. 3.3: Borough places Identify and define the character areas that comprise the borough. 3.4: Borough vernacular Identify common characteristics of Barking and Dagenham’s urban landscape. Interested consultants are asked to submit an outline of their proposed methodology to meet the above requirements and provide a detailed breakdown of costs. The Appraisal must be capable of withstanding examination and close scrutiny. The proposal should indicate the timing for the completion of the work, including the submission of a draft report for comments before submission of a final report. Tender submissions should be structured to contain the following information, based on the evaluation criteria in paragraph 4.9 of the attached tender brief: •Understanding of the brief and its requirements. •Proposed methodology that sets out the key stages, activities and outputs, including staff allocation for the various activities to be undertaken. •Relevant skills, experience and track record. •Proposed team, including sub-consultants. Qualification details of key staff that will be assigned to the project. •Examples of similar commissions undertaken. •Details of the information/materials which will be required from the Council. •Confirmation that work can start immediately. •Financial proposals – to be provided on a separate sheet(s). Consultant teams should provide the following number of tender submissions in the formats specified: •Two bound copies •One electronic copy on CD-Rom Tender submissions must be returned by 5pm Tuesday 7 June 2016, and should be addressed as follows: ### FAO: Peter Wiltshire London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Room 111, Town Hall 1 Town Square ### Barking ### IG11 7LU The closing date for expressions of interest is 5pm Thursday 26 May 2016 Queries relating to the tender process should be emailed no later than 5pm Tuesday 31 May 2016 Expressions of Interest and tender process queries should be sent to: Jamie Simpson Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a96e3f3d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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