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Development Viability Appraisal Services (DM)

Knowsley Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Knowsley Council

Buyer Address: Municipal Building, Archway Road, Huyton, UKD71, L36 9YU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Nicolle Lord

Contact Email: Nicolle.Lord@star-procurement.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1619121616

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
99996.0 GBP
Gross: 124995.0 GBP
Published
13 Mar 2026, 17:08
Deadline
25 Mar 2026, 12:30
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Council wishes to appoint a qualified and experienced consultancy to provide Development Viability Appraisal Services, and to provide a clear framework for undertaking this work. This will include the appraisal of relevant planning applications, such as those subject to S106 requirements or for enabling development to secure the future of a heritage asset, and their supporting viability assessments.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023219-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 99,996.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 124,995.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Methodology, Resourcing and Social Value (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (30%)

Documents

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