Local Plan Viability Study

Buyer

South Staffordshire District Council

Value

£72,000

Closes

9 November 2026

Where

Codsall, the West Midlands

Type

Open tender

In plain English

South Staffordshire District Council wants to hire a specialist firm to carry out a viability study for their new local plan. This is a two-stage research project that will examine whether their proposed planning policies and development targets are financially achievable. The study will inform how the council shapes housing and development over the coming years.

What the buyer wants

• Undertake a two-stage viability assessment of the new local plan in line with national planning policy and guidance • Analyse the financial viability of proposed policies and development proposals • Produce evidence to support the plan-making process under the new Levelling-up and Regeneration Act framework

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

This contract requires specialist planning and property viability expertise: it will almost certainly be awarded to an established planning consultancy or surveying firm, not a tradesperson or general service provider.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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