Tender for the Commission of a Centres Study for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Woverhampton

The Black Country Local Authorities are seeking to commission a Centres Study for the whole of the Black Country to support the review of the Black Country Core Strategy. The Black Country covers the areas of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC), Sandwell (MBC), Walsall Council and City of Wolverhampton Council.

The NPPF requires positive planning policies to promote competitive town centre environments and to set out policies for the management and growth of centres over the plan period. The aim of the study is to provide the evidence base for sound and deliverable Core Strategy policies for comparison and convenience shopping, office (B1(a)) and commercial leisure development along with a policy base for other supporting centre uses such as residential and car parking.

Additional information: 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.

In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`. 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. Closing date: Wednesday 27 February 2019 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No