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Conservation Area boundary review for Local Plan and Character Appraisal

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jun 2025 at 10:56

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 14:34

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Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 10:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for reviewing Conservation Area boundaries as part of its Local Plan and Character Appraisal. The procurement, classified under the environmental planning category, falls within the services industry. It was conducted using an open procedure and involved a review of all 36 Conservation Areas in Liverpool, with further detailed appraisals for the Stanley Dock and other suburban areas such as Wavertree Garden. This project, funded by Historic England, signifies the start of an ongoing programme to maintain the city's heritage. The procurement took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom and was awarded to Donald Insall Associates Ltd for £95,883. The process transitioned from tender to an award stage, with the contract set to run from 28th May 2025 to 31st July 2026.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental planning and heritage conservation. Consulting firms with expertise in urban planning and experience dealing with statutory requirements in heritage can benefit significantly. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to expand their portfolio in heritage appraisals and gain long-term projects. Furthermore, SMEs will find this procurement accessible, aligning with Liverpool City Council's preference for including smaller enterprises in their projects. Such opportunities can enhance a business's reputation and open doors to future government projects within the region and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conservation Area boundary review for Local Plan and Character Appraisal

Notice Description

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Guidance (PPG) requires local plans to be based upon a robust, up-to-date, and proportionate evidence base. This includes in respect of the city's heritage, and it is a statutory requirement for local planning authorities from time to time to review their Conservation Areas. Liverpool City Council has been successful in an application for funding from Historic England towards the review the boundaries of all 36 of its Conservation Areas as part of its Local Plan update and the production of three Conservation Area Appraisals - one for Stanley Dock Conservation Area and two other suburban Conservation Areas. This is intended to be the start of a rolling programme of new Appraisals being carried out for all the Conservation Areas across the City and the Appraisal produced as part of this project would become a template for this. The Council is therefore inviting suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake a review of all 36 Conservation Areas in the city and appraisals for 3 Conservation Areas in line with national policy and guidance, and best practice. It is envisioned that this would be a two-stage process: - Stage 1 To undertake a City-wide Conservation Area boundary review (for all 36 Conservation Areas). Stage 2 To prepare Conservation Area Appraisals for 3 Conservation Areas - Stanley Dock Conservation Area in the City Centre and two further suburban Conservation Areas - Wavertree Garden Additional information: Do not contact officers directly. For all communication purposes, please use Procontract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c0a1a37-2065-4db7-976d-50338d65910e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0bdeab2-a5a0-4ac6-8f64-288aee578e4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,883 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DONALD INSALL ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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