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UDC LOCAL PLAN VERIFICATION STUDY: ACHIEVING OUR CARBON TARGETS

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2021 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Uttlesford District Council, a local government authority, has completed a tender for the "UDC Local Plan Verification Study: Achieving Our Carbon Targets". This project falls within the energy and related services sector, aiming to assess how effectively the Local Plan policies align with the climate change objectives and carbon reduction goals. The procurement process followed an open method, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs). The tender period concluded on 8 November 2021, with the contract effective from 16 November 2021 until 31 December 2024. Bids were sought to evaluate multiple studies supporting the Local Plan, which were conducted to reinforce evidence for sustainable development until 2040.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for consultancies with expertise in environmental services, research, and development, particularly those focused on planning policies and climate strategies. Consultants with a background in conducting verification studies and working within local planning frameworks will find themselves well-positioned to deliver value in this verification process. This initiative not only fosters engagement in local governance but also enables businesses to contribute actively toward advancing the Council's climate change objectives.

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Notice Title

UDC LOCAL PLAN VERIFICATION STUDY: ACHIEVING OUR CARBON TARGETS

Notice Description

Uttlesford District Council invites consultancies to submit a proposal to work with the Council on a 'Verification Study' to test the degree to which the emerging and final version of the Local Plan policies and Spatial Strategy achieves its stated Vision and Objectives, in particular the Climate Change agenda, carbon emissions reduction and mitigation targets. The Council has commissioned several studies of direct relevance in order provide a sound evidence base on which to build the Spatial Strategy and Local Plan policies. Studies include the Sustainability Appraisal, Biodiversity, Water Cycle Management, Renewable Energy and Decarbonisation as well as the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP), transportation and Viability Appraisal. Consultants will work with these recommendations as well as the Council's local plan team in order to test the robustness of the emerging draft of the plan including its Spatial Strategy and Site Allocations. Consultants will act as an impartial and critical friend, drawing on their experience of other local plans, garden communities and proposed new settlement master plans and planning policies as well as climate change strategies and action plans to benchmark and to strengthen our approach. All consultants are working to the Council's corporate objective to address climate change and this commission should evaluate the extent to which this is being achieved. The criterion of deliverability of the Local Plan proposals is critical, along with the Council's strategy of working with promoters to ensure achievability of the predicted growth over the Local Plan period to 2040. Consultants should identify opportunities and make recommendations to address any deficiencies or areas for strengthening through the local plan process, reflected in the policies, design guidance and options/proposed sites in the spatial strategy. They may be required to defend this Verification Review at the Examination in Public as additional evidence to support the Local Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acb9889d-8d98-4b13-ae2f-72b70adc6893
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ff39bc-3776-41bb-b014-379692fa0f13
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIGURA PLANNING

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