Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c12-34fd-7244-a3af-5db7d8f04f23/development-viability-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Development Viability Framework [Maldon Distfrict Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/maldon-distfrict-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 15 Mar 2017 Deadline Closed 18 Apr 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Maldon District Council (MDC) and Braintree District Council (BDC) are receiving an increasing number of Planning Applications that involve issues of financial viability. For reasons of efficiency and to ensure objectivity and impartiality, these authorities wish to appoint consultants to undertake assessments on Planning Applications to establish viability, particularly in relation to provision of on-site affordable housing or a commuted sum towards off-site affordable housing provision if the scheme is not viable. Those appointed may also be asked to assist with the development and testing of policies associated with this area of work, making best use of existing and acquired knowledge of the local housing market areas. ## CPV classification Development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/83fe1719-e977-4203-aee6-98f5526abba0) 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. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileMaldon Distfrict Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/maldon-distfrict-council)[SectorMore Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [The provision of an online family history service for wales The National Library of Wales 34 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3ab0-72b7-a215-c1db7fc1c138/the-provision-of-an-online-family-history-service-for-wales)[Cymru Can Strategy Review Future Generations Commissioner for Wales 24 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3b47-71a7-b7c4-7d49c6871347/cymru-can-strategy-review)[Sector research for councils to learn from collaborative ICT delivery in local government Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-584b-7036-bbe3-327b4e51c3c7/sector-research-for-councils-to-learn-from-collaborative-ict-delivery-in-local-g)[Research and development consultancy services – Traceability of Chemicals in Plastics and in Plastic Products Klima- og miljødepartementet 28 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-b20f-7027-b962-f3ccdb8e6084/norway-research-and-development-consultancy-services-traceability-of-chemica)[Research services – Supporto all’analisi dei sistemi di monitoraggio e valutazione della qualità nella IFP in coerenza con il framework EQAVET e sviluppo di strumenti per sistema di gestione di qualità integrato INAPP - Istituto Nazionale per l'Analisi delle Politiche Pubbliche 34 days left 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-a53b-70c6-a544-153ccfb24208/italy-research-services-supporto-allanalisi-dei-sistemi-di-monitoraggio-e-v)[Research and development services and related consultancy services – Evaluierung von Promillegrenzen für Fahrrad- und Pedelec-Fahrende Bundesanstalt für Straßen- und Verkehrswesen 52 days left 8 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-47bf-7219-bad8-36e3271f40b5/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-e)