Invitation to Submit Outline Solutions Stage

55.  There should be an MOD Design Brief and Planning Statement (or single such document) for the site(s) in question.

56.  The Design Brief at ISOS should comprise Outline Proposals and be informed by relevant scheme and site specific technical studies and analysis, to the appropriate level of detail, with balance between desk and field data, relevant generic information and professional advice. It should also be informed and developed from a market perspective through bidder consultation at ISOS stage and have bidder 'buy-in' for ISDS. This approach would allow the MOD to firm up its design proposals and secure bidder 'buy-in'.

57.  The Planning Statement may be subject to consultation with bidders and subsequently adopted and form part of the LPA's Development Plan Documents by commencement of the ISDS stage (if not formally adopted earlier)..

58.  For Single Solution approaches, the acquisition team may seek OPP by ISDS stage, consulting with bidders at ISOS stage in order to firm up its design proposals and secure bidder 'buy-in' before obtaining OPP (or continue to develop the Design and Planning Briefs through ISOS with bidders and planning officers with a view to seeking Detailed Planning Permission at Preferred Bidder stage)

59.  For Different Solution approaches, a base estate or area Masterplan should comply with the Planning Statement, Design Brief and the LDF, be supported by the LPA but have no formal LDF status. A base estate or area Masterplan should be subject to review and consultation with bidders at ISOS to assist both the MOD and bidders to understand acquisition teams design and planning scope and requirements. Masterplan review and responses by bidders could therefore also form an element of MOD assessment of bidders at ISOS stage.

ISOS Base Requirements