Scope
Reference
DN798784
Description
Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils wish to appoint an appropriately qualified and experienced consultancy to support the joint councils in their delivery of a number of strategic sites allocated in the South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDPR) 2041 .
Please see the procurement documents for further information.
The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Wychavon District Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents
Total value (estimated)
- £170,000 excluding VAT
- £204,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 January 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 2 months, 2 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Councils reserve the right to contract with the successful bidder on other further strategic sites identified.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Contract locations
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise.
To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Wychavon District Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authorities
Wychavon District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLQ-1582-DCZZ
Civic Centre
Pershore
WR10 1PT
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@wychavon.gov.uk
Website: http://www.wychavon.gov.uk/
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Malvern Hills District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTVJ-3314-TPVT
The Council House, Avenue Road
Malvern
WR14 3AF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@malvernhills.gov.uk
Website: http://www.malvernhills.gov.uk
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government