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Local Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment

EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2019 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the title "Local Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment." This tender is classified under the industry category of urban planning services, with the estimated contract value set at £15,000. The tender period is active, concluding on 29 April 2019. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically following a restricted procedure, and is aimed at securing consultancy services to assist in the assessment of the Council's emerging Local Plan. Key dates include the anticipated start date for contract performance on 13 June 2019, extending until 31 December 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in urban planning and environmental assessments, particularly those with experience in conducting Habitats Regulations Assessments. Businesses that can effectively support the Council in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and contribute valuable insights on land use within the borough would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The requirement for the appointed consultant to potentially act as an expert witness at the Local Plan examination further underscores the need for qualified bidders capable of delivering expert evidence to support the local planning process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment

Notice Description

1.1 Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (The Council) is inviting experienced consultants to submit bids to conduct a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) of its emerging Local Plan. The Local Plan sets out the future spatial strategy for the Borough and will include sites for allocation. It is being produced in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. 1.2 The HRA will form part of the Council's local plan evidence base and will guide the development of the Local Plan. It will be prepared in accordance with relevant legislation and best practice. In brief, the HRA will identify any aspects of the Plan that would cause a likely significant effect on any European Sites , either in isolation or in combination with other plans and projects, and advise on appropriate policy mechanisms for delivering mitigation where if such effects are identified. 1.3 The HRA will cover the following key stages in the Local Plan process: * Publication and consultation on a Regulation 18 consultation paper (a follow up from an earlier Regulation 18 Issues and Options consultation) * Publication and consultation on a Regulation 19 pre-submission document 1.4 In addition to providing the HRA, the appointed consultant will need to act as an expert witness (if required) for the Council at the Local Plan examination in relation to HRA issues. The examination is likely to be scheduled for autumn 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87b7ad93-b80d-40a0-b73f-a16ed9fdcd3e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jun 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 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
EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bhavesh Amin
Contact Email
bamin2@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1372732235

Buyer Location

Locality
EPSOM
Postcode
KT18 5BY
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Epsom and Ewell
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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