Award

Landscape Character Assessment

SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2024 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Somerset Council for the "Landscape Character Assessment" project has progressed to the Award stage. This contract, classified under Urban planning and landscape architectural services, encompasses the comprehensive review and update of Landscape Character Assessments across various areas in Somerset, which includes Mendip, Sedgemoor, South Somerset, Taunton Deane, and West Somerset. The tender process, conducted under an open procedure, reached completion with key dates outlined as the tender closing on 15th May 2024 and the contract commencing from 22nd May 2024 to 22nd August 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £59,922.50, was officially published on 2nd August 2024, following the award date of 10th July 2024.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning and landscape architectural services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability criteria. The contract's scope, focusing on a regional assessment of landscape character, is ideal for firms equipped with expertise in environmental planning and landscape assessment. Companies like Land Use Consultants Ltd (LUC), which has been awarded this contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited to compete in this domain, providing growth opportunities in terms of both expertise and market presence.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Landscape Character Assessment

Notice Description

Landscape Character Assessment This commission seeks to revisit and update the findings from the previous Landscape Character Assessments (LCA)/appraisals undertaken within the preceding authority areas of Mendip, Sedgemoor, South Somerset, Taunton Deane and West Somerset and use this to form a basis for a project assessing the landscape character to an equal and comparable level through Somerset.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-104ae0e0-627d-4514-9cb8-9e6455c19e29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5944bfc0-5c33-467b-ac97-c9a715fad9a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,922 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,922 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jilse Kuriakose
Contact Email
jilse.kuriakose@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAND USE CONSULTANTS LTD (LUC

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-104ae0e0-627d-4514-9cb8-9e6455c19e29-2024-08-02T16:10:17+01:00",
    "date": "2024-08-02T16:10:17+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-104ae0e0-627d-4514-9cb8-9e6455c19e29",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "SOMRTD001-DN712782-89914353",
        "title": "Landscape Character Assessment",
        "description": "Landscape Character Assessment This commission seeks to revisit and update the findings from the previous Landscape Character Assessments (LCA)/appraisals undertaken within the preceding authority areas of Mendip, Sedgemoor, South Somerset, Taunton Deane and West Somerset and use this to form a basis for a project assessing the landscape character to an equal and comparable level through Somerset.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "71400000",
            "description": "Urban planning and landscape architectural services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 59922.5,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-05-15T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-05-22T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2024-08-22T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-245102",
            "name": "Somerset Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Somerset Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall",
                "locality": "Taunton",
                "postalCode": "TA1 4DY",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Jilse Kuriakose",
                "email": "jilse.kuriakose@somerset.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 0"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-291172",
            "name": "Land Use Consultants Ltd (LUC)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Land Use Consultants Ltd (LUC)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "250 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8RD"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-245102",
        "name": "Somerset Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-104ae0e0-627d-4514-9cb8-9e6455c19e29-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-07-10T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2024-08-02T16:10:17+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 59922.5,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-291172",
                    "name": "Land Use Consultants Ltd (LUC)"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2024-07-11T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2024-12-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5944bfc0-5c33-467b-ac97-c9a715fad9a5",
                    "datePublished": "2024-08-02T16:10:17+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}