Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d10-def1-710c-aac6-6d9227efc7dc/e-itt-for-the-provision-of-an-economic-needs-assessment-on-behalf-of-the-new-for closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # e-ITT for the provision of an Economic Needs Assessment on behalf of the New Forest District Council [New Forest District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/new-forest-district-council) Estimated value £40,000 to £45,000 Published 27 Jan 2025 Deadline Closed 28 Feb 2025 ## 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 e-ITT for the provision of an Economic Needs Assessment on behalf of the New Forest District Council Closing Date for Submission of Tenders 12.00 NOON, 28th FEBRUARY 2025 to be returned electronically via the Council's e-tendering solution "Pro-Contract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP) New Forest District Council and the New Forest National Park Authority ('the Authorities') wish to appoint a suitably qualified consultant, or consultant team with appropriate experience and expertise, to undertake an Economic Needs Assessment for these plan areas. The work being commissioned will form an integral part of the evidence base to be used to inform the economy and employment policies and proposals as part of the Authorities' respective Local Plan reviews. The focus of the consultants' task will be to make evidence-based recommendations on the likely future need for employment land and premises to inform the Authorities' respective local plans, potential site allocations, and planning policies that support the local economy. This will include collating, where necessary compiling and synthesising different sources and types of information, and applying commercial judgement and local market intelligence. Canvassing the views of local commercial agents will be important in undertaking the assessment. It is expected that the analysis will examine labour demand, labour supply and property market trends and requirements. It is important that the study meets the evidential requirements of the latest National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF, December 2024) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG), to ensure that employment needs are objectively assessed so they can be planned for in an appropriate way. It is also important that the study is proportionate in methodology and cost, and makes effective use of existing information. All correspondence is via the Councils e-tendering portal ProContract hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP). Read full description ## CPV classification Economic research services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d048d5ca-6152-4219-82cc-debd8e0bf607) 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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