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Cheltenham Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) Action Plan - AWARD

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Feb 2025 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheltenham Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the development of a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) Action Plan, aimed at mitigating the impact of new residential developments on protected European sites. The action plan will focus on off-site infrastructure and alternative recreational opportunities away from the Cotswolds Beechwoods SAC. The procurement fell under the "Research and development consultancy services" and "Environmental services" categories and followed an open procedure. Key dates were the tender period ending on 15 January 2025, the award date of 27 January 2025, and the contract period running from 3 February 2025 to 16 May 2025. The project location is in Cheltenham, South West UK, with the postal code GL50 9SA.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in environmental, development, and research consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly suitable, given Cheltenham Borough Council’s explicit consideration for such businesses. Firms with expertise in developing strategic action plans for environmental conservation, particularly for mitigating impacts on sensitive areas, are well-suited to compete in future similar procurements. The awarded supplier for this project was Lepus Consulting, highlighting the potential for consultancies with a strong background in environmental and developmental planning to secure similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cheltenham Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) Action Plan - AWARD

Notice Description

Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) is the name given to greenspace that is of a quality and type which is suitable for use as mitigation to offset the impact of new residential development on European sites. The purpose of SANG is to provide an alternative greenspace to attract residents of new developments away from these protected and vulnerable sites. This commission will support the internal council officer resource to produce an action plan to address off-site infrastructure (including SANGs), alternative recreation opportunities away from the Cotswolds Beechwoods SAC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761cbb1a-ef1b-4557-98bd-4628e282e842
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,910 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 16 May 2025 1-6 months
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
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEPUS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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