Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd3-c77f-7125-ab30-f156a673d52f/consultancy-support-for-local-plan-update closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Consultancy Support for Local Plan Update [Hampshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hampshire-county-council) Estimated value £250,000 to £400,000 Published 12 Nov 2024 Deadline Closed 12 Dec 2024 ## 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 Arun District Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Consultancy Support for Local Plan Update. Arun District Council is seeking to procure a lead planning consultant supported by a consultancy team (together forming the 'commissioned team') in order to lead, manage and take on preparation of the Local Plan update 2023-2041 from the start of the process through to the Examination in Public on the final Plan and subsequent adoption. The Contract will commence on 10th February 2025 and will be for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further six months. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website [in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire), and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Thursday 12th December 2024. ### How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting `Tenders` then `Current` and 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Infrastructure works consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/03859037-358d-4cfd-879c-b840216983ea) 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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