Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3f-b9c7-7047-b067-51b9ac614412/research-and-report-into-improving-post-decision-planning-process-for-woe closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Research and Report into Improving Post Decision Planning Process for WoE [West of England Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-of-england-combined-authority) Estimated value £40,000 to £48,000 Published 22 Oct 2019 Deadline Closed 20 Nov 2019 ## 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 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. Additional information: 2.1 E-Quote System The Authority uses ProContract as its e-procurement system. Assistance in relation to the e-procurement system is available to suppliers via the Supplier Help Icon within the system. Supplier Guidance documents are also available to view and download. Suppliers must ensure that they have the most up to date Invitation to Tender document by registering on the e-tendering system at [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) and expressing an interest. This will enable suppliers to view the latest documents and see any comments and discussions on those documents. If you are still unable to resolve your issue in using the system you should send an e-mail to explaining the nature of your query. 2.2 Register Intent or opt out Once the Quote Information has been viewed suppliers will be able to click on "Register Intent" which will inform the Authority of your intention to respond to this opportunity. If a supplier does not wish to or is unable to submit a Quote and not interested in proceeding, then they are required to click on "Opt Out" to decline the opportunity. Read full description ## CPV classification Design and execution of research and development Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/80ed2dfc-c0f7-4bc2-a77c-bd1cd9583e99) 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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