Tender

QU513 - Birmingham Open Space Assessment

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Aug 2021 at 23:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "QU513 - Birmingham Open Space Assessment," which falls under the environmental planning industry category. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage and the deadline for submission is noon on 15th September 2021. The contract period is set to commence around 27th September 2021 and will run for approximately eight months until 21st May 2022. Interested organisations should register on the Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system to submit their bids, and the assessment will cover various open spaces within the city to support the Birmingham Development Plan review.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental planning, urban mapping, and nature reserve services, as the project requires expertise in assessing open spaces and providing comprehensive recommendations for local planning policies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a suitable opportunity, particularly those with experience in conducting city-wide assessments and developing strategies for urban environmental improvements. Firms prepared to deliver high-quality assessments and detailed reporting will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU513 - Birmingham Open Space Assessment

Notice Description

The Council wishes to invite a suitably experienced and qualified organisation to undertake an Open Space Assessment for the city 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 new open space and green infrastructure policies in the review of the Birmingham Development Plan (BDP). This contract will be for a period of approximately 8 months commencing approx. 27 September 2021 until 21 May 2022. A report should be produced and will need to: o Provide an NPPF and PPG compliant assessment of open spaces within the city. This will include defining local typologies and standards for open space and assessing the quantity, quality and accessibility of different types of open spaces across the city. Results should be presented on a city-wide as well as ward by ward (or other smaller defined area if considered more appropriate) basis. o Identify quantity and quality deficiencies at a ward or small-area level and make recommendations for addressing these. o Make recommendations for the updated local plan policy and provide open space provision and maintenance costings to support development of an up to date policy on developer contributions. 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 tender 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 15th September 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
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beba4752-6417-441a-8224-e42b520000f8
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22114300 - Maps

71222100 - Urban areas mapping services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2021 - 20 May 2022 6-12 months
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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