Tender

Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of Maidstone Development Plan

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Nov 2022 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone Borough Council is procuring consultancy services for the preparation of technical studies to support the development of a new Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document. This includes a Sustainability Appraisal with a Habitats Regulations Assessment. The tender was released on 8th November 2022, with an Expression of Interest Deadline on 29th November 2022, and a final tender submission deadline on 6th December 2022. The evaluation is scheduled for the week commencing 6th December 2022, with the appointment of the contractor expected in the following week.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract period starting on 9th January 2023 and ending on 31st October 2025. The location of the project is in England, United Kingdom, under the main procurement category of services. Maidstone Borough Council is the buying organisation for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of Maidstone Development Plan

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council ('the Council') is seeking to procure consultancy services for the preparation of technical studies to support the preparation of a new Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document (DPD). Specifically, the studies comprise a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a standalone Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA). Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Tuesday 8th November 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 29th November 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 6th December 2022 Evaluation: w/c 6th December 2022 Appointment of contractor: w/c 12th December 2022 All expressions of interest and subsequent submissions must be made via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a111984e-c63a-43b2-aa81-25fbc28bd3e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99d1248-7140-4d7c-80ba-9f780528b285
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development 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
8 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jan 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 2-3 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
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Megan Hook
Contact Email
megan.hook@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892554110

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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