North Northamptonshire Whole Plan Viability Appraisal

North Northamptonshire Council is soliciting a Whole Plan Viability Appraisal to support the emerging North Northamptonshire Local Plan. The project involves conducting a policy-by-policy assessment of Local Plan obligations and site-specific viability assessments to determine infrastructure requirements and costs. The scope includes analyzing residential and non-residential market viability, land values, and development costs, as well as testing scenarios for affordable housing and infrastructure policies. The selected consultant will also provide expert representation during the Local Plan examination scheduled between September 2028 and February 2029. All deliverables must be provided in Microsoft Word and PDF formats, written in Plain English, and adhere to the Council's accessibility standards. The contract is valued at 60,000 GBP excluding VAT and will be awarded based on a weighted combination of quality and price, with price weighted at 60 percent. Quality evaluations focus on the planned approach, clarity of project understanding, and delivery resources. The agreement includes strict compliance with the Bribery Act, Modern Slavery Act 2015, and data protection legislation. The Council maintains the right to terminate the agreement with one month's written notice or under section 90 of the Procurement Act 2023. Submissions are due by 12:00pm on December 9, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the designated point of contact.