Scope
Description
The Council seeks an independent, plan wide viability assessment that demonstrates the deliverability of the emerging North Lincolnshire Local Plan to 2043 in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance. The assessment must evidence whether proposed policy requirements and site allocations are financially achievable when considered both individually and cumulatively, with particular attention to legal obligations (such as biodiversity net gain and recreation mitigation) and policy asks (such as affordable housing, education, health, open space, highways and sustainable transport). The consultant shall test viability across appropriate value sub market areas and site typologies, including strategic sites such as Lincolnshire Lakes, and distinguish between greenfield and brownfield development where material differences arise.
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 February 2026 to 31 August 2026
- 6 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
Contract locations
- UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 January 2026, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 January 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Must be submitted electronically via https://procure.northlincs.gov.uk/s/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
• Cost = 60%
• Quality = 40%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
North Lincolnshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZY-9248-XLCG
Church Square House
Scunthorpe
DN15 6NL
United Kingdom
Region: UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government