SIB - Planning Professional Services

Strategic Investment Board's (SIB) Regeneration Unit wish to establish a framework agreement and appoint a maximum of 3 Suppliers, in ranked order, to the framework for Planning Consultancy advice. It is envisaged that the framework agreement will be for a period of 3 years. The main activities will be in supplementing the work of the Regeneration Unit in achieving its annual action plan as approved by the NICS Board. The Suppliers will provide a range of consultancy advisory services throughout Northern Ireland whenever instructed by the Regeneration Unit and are expected to cover the following disciplines; 1. Planning Appraisal Reports 2. Handling of complex community and stakeholder consultation exercises 3. Handling of Pre Application Discussions (PAD) process 4. Advice on site access, transportation and infrastructure limitations 5. Advice on the preparation of planning applications 6. Concept scheme designs 7. Preparation and submission of planning applications 8. Strategic planning advice