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Worcestershire Mineral Site Allocations Development Plan Document: Sustainability Appraisal

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is seeking tenders for the "Worcestershire Mineral Site Allocations Development Plan Document: Sustainability Appraisal". This project falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV Code: 73000000). The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 4pm on 15th June 2020. The contract will last for 3 years and 5 months, starting from 3rd August 2020 and ending on 31st December 2023. The primary location for this procurement is Worcestershire, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in sustainability appraisal and environmental assessment methodologies, particularly those familiar with the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and the SEA Regulations. Businesses that specialise in research and development services, especially in the context of environmental sustainability, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could help such firms expand their portfolios and establish a partnership with a local government authority.

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Notice Title

Worcestershire Mineral Site Allocations Development Plan Document: Sustainability Appraisal

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is the Mineral Planning Authority (MPA) for the county of Worcestershire. WCC's Minerals and Waste Planning Policy team is preparing a Mineral Site Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD). Once adopted, the DPD will be used by the MPA to determine applications for mineral development. The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires Sustainability Appraisal (SA) of the DPD. Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to provide legally-compliant Sustainability Appraisal (SA) of the emerging Mineral Site Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD), which satisfies the requirements of the SEA Regulations. Production should follow the established methodology set out in the government's Planning Practice Guidance and 'Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive', and the RTPI's Strategic Environmental Assessment practice advice. The Contract duration will be for a period of 3 years 5 months. The Service required is as detailed in the Service Specification (Appendix 1). Please ensure that you 'Express an Interest' in order to view all related documents and then you must 'Opt in' in order to access the Questionnaires for completion. Closing Date for receipt of tender submissions: Monday 15th June 2020 4pm. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ca5b39-d4e0-4f9c-af6e-751ed9e6d914
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alison Atkinson
Contact Email
aatkinson2@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01905 846795

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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