Commission of a Viability and Delivery Study for Dudley Sandwell Walsall and Wolverhampton Councils - AWARD

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Commission of a Viability and Delivery Study for Dudley Sandwell Walsall and Wolverhampton Councils The four Black Country Authorities (BCAs) of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton are seeking to commission a Viability and Delivery Study to support the preparation of the emerging Black Country Plan (BCP). The Study will provide evidence that the policies are realistic and do not undermine the delivery of the plan, in accordance with the guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It will also help the BCAs identify housing and employment sites that are capable of being delivered within the Plan period. The overarching objective of this study is to provide a robust evidence base upon which the Councillors of the four BCAs can make informed decisions regarding site allocations. In accordance with the requirements of the NPPF, the protection of Green Belt will be given paramount importance and only considered when all opportunities for development in the existing urban area have been exhausted. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 20 March 2020 at 15:00hrs