Tender

QU524 - Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment of the new Birmingham Local Plan

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Sep 2021 at 14:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has initiated a tender titled "QU524 - Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment of the new Birmingham Local Plan". This procurement is classified under environmental planning services and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands. The current stage of this procurement process is active, with submissions due by noon on 1st October 2021. The contract commencement date is set for 13th October 2021, with a duration extending until 28th February 2023. Interested consultants must register on the e-tendering platform 'in-tend' to participate in this opportunity.

This tender provides avenues for growth, especially for consultants with expertise in environmental assessments, sustainability appraisals, and related environmental consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focus on flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving national guidelines under the Planning for the Future initiative. This opportunity not only enables consultants to engage with a key local authority but also fosters collaboration on significant urban planning initiatives that align with national environmental standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU524 - Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment of the new Birmingham Local Plan

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (The Council) wishes to invite suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the Birmingham Development Plan Update in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and national guidance contained in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). This will form an integral part of the evidence base to underpin the new Local Plan. The successful consultant will need to keep up to date with changing circumstances as the Government implements proposals in the Planning for the Future White Paper and be flexible in terms of working with potential changes to national requirements. . The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 1st October 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2519a7-f879-4f72-a637-a1e0d724a1f3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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