Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca8-bb82-7205-b1d4-103fd81a65e8/qu562-birmingham-retail-leisure-needs-assessment-award awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # QU562 - Birmingham Retail & Leisure Needs Assessment - AWARD [Birmingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birmingham-city-council) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 13 Apr 2022 Deadline Closed 18 Mar 2022 ## 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 Birmingham City Council wishes to invite suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake a Retail & Leisure Needs Assessment for the city in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and national guidance contained in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). This will form an integral part of the evidence base to underpin new retail and leisure development related policies in the review of the Birmingham Development Plan (BDP). The purpose of the RLNA is to provide up to date and robust evidence to inform policy options for meeting retail and leisure needs in the Local Plan update, in accordance with the NPPF and PPG (taking account of any changes/updates to national policy and guidance). The assessment must: o provide robust evidence that accords with the NPPF's tests of soundness; o be written in plain English with a clear and transparent methodology; o provide a range of tools that will enable BCC to update and monitor the RLNA and carry out ad hoc analysis when required. The study should include consideration the potential impacts of Brexit and Covid-19 on Birmingham's economic prospects, growth and work patterns, identifying sectors which are considered most at risk, considering the impact this may have on the retail and leisure sectors and incorporating sensitivity testing into economic forecasts. This contract will be for a period of 10 months commencing on 6 April 2022 until the end of December 2022. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/) and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 18th March 2022 via the 'in-tend' system [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc) Read full description ## CPV classification Economic impact assessment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f5aa538d-2c0c-425e-80c6-35ad39279fac) 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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