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Open Space Study

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Mar 2024 at 14:50

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Tender

12 Dec 2023 at 10:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council has initiated a procurement process for an "Open Space Study" as part of the review of the Local Plan. The study aims to provide evidence-based planning for open spaces in the city in accordance with national policies. The council is seeking bids from consultants to support the preparation of a new Local Plan covering a 15-year period. The contract value is £60,000 GB and the tender deadline is set for 15th January 2024. The study is focused on public spaces over 0.2 ha and will inform future open space requirements in line with national planning guidelines.

This tender opportunity by the Liverpool City Council presents a chance for consulting firms experienced in urban planning and public space management to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to apply, given the council's preference for SME participation. The contract provides a growth opportunity for businesses in the service sector, especially those specialising in strategic planning, policy analysis, and spatial development. The council aims to engage suppliers that can align with national planning policies and contribute to shaping the city's future development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Space Study

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council (LCC) is commencing a review of the Local Plan (adopted 2022). Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption, the anticipated adoption of the New Local Plan is 2026 and so it will cover the period until 2041. The Local Development Scheme was approved by the City Council's Cabinet in July 2023 and can be found on the website: https://liverpool.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/plan-making-in-liverpool/local-development-scheme/. The City Council are inviting bids from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to produce an Open Space Study for the city in accordance with national planning policy and national guidance. The Open Space Study will be an evidence-based document and support the preparation of a new Local Plan. It will cover all open spaces over 0.2 ha in size of public value, excluding playing fields and pitches and private gardens (a separate playing pitch study will be prepared which this study will need to align with). The study will form an integral part of the Local Plan evidence base. It must provide robust, up to date evidence in respect of future open space requirements in the city in accordance with NPPF and PPG and inform the scope and content of Local Plan open space policy. Along with an Open Space Study, the council are also commissioning the following studies which must be cognisant of each other and share the same baseline data: * Strategic Housing Market Needs Assessment * Employment Land Study * City Centre Strategy * Retail and Leisure Needs Study Additional information: Do not contact offices directly, please conduct all communication via Procontract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dc90f27-0d6c-431e-9bb8-0973d4196857
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2ee453-4faf-4081-a119-939db31a477d
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 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

ETHOS ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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