Tender

Basement Impact Assessment Consultancy

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

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31 Jul 2024 at 08:10

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31 Jul 2024 at 08:04

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Summary of the contracting process

London Borough of Lambeth invites consultancy providers to submit tenders for a Basement Impact Assessment Consultancy. The consultancy will assist Lambeth Council's Planning service in reviewing and assessing Basement Impact Assessments (BIAs) for various planning applications involving basement works over a three-year period. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the deadline for responses is set for 30 August 2024 at 12 noon. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the contract period starting from 1 October 2024 and ending on 30 September 2027. The work will be primarily off-site with electronic collaboration, with occasional site visits and attendance at council meetings as required. The industry categories included in this project are Basement Excavation Work, Technical Planning Services, and Urban Planning Services.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a key area of public infrastructure development. Businesses experienced in urban planning, technical planning services, and construction management, particularly those with expertise in basement works, will find this consultancy task ideal. The successful firm will provide valuable input into the council’s planning processes and policy compliance, fostering strong partnerships and potentially enhancing their portfolio with a significant municipal client. Entrepreneurs and established firms alike can leverage this contract to showcase proficiency in sustainable design and high-quality construction, potentially opening doors to further public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Basement Impact Assessment Consultancy

Notice Description

Lambeth Council are seeking to appoint a consultancy to provide support for up to a 3-year period to the Planning service for the review and assessment of Basement Impact Assessments (BIA) in relation to planning applications involving basement works. The support would be for the Development Management team to enable it to deliver against its current planning policies and service delivery targets. This support will comprise of assessment of BIAs or reports that accompany relevant planning applications (excluding applications which are subject to Planning Performance Agreements). Following your assessment, the Council will require you to advise on the degree of compliance with current planning policy requirements, whether sufficient information has been provided to achieve compliance with planning policy, on potential amendments that would further improve the performance of the developments and on suggested conditions and planning obligations that would ensure the delivery of the highest standards of sustainable design and construction and subsequent operation, and that would ensure the impacts of the basement development are appropriately mitigated. The provision will be for an off-site, electronic service. The selected contractor delivering the service will be required to collaborate remotely with officers within the Development Management service. Meetings and site visits for more complex sites may also be required from time to time along with occasional attendance at the council's Planning Applications Committee. Bids should indicate the cost for attendance at Committee. The types of applications requiring assessment will fall into 5 main category areas: * Major, Minor, Other, Unknown, Prior Approval and Pre-application advice (excluding PPA s) Key outputs will include: * Review of Basement Impact Assessments and providing advice to the Development Management service in relation to key planning policy (national, regional and local) and guidance requirements for all types of planning applications. * To attend meetings and / or site visits where necessary. * To attend planning committee and contribute to office presentation / committee reports (including visual aids if and where necessary) and questioning from members of the committee where required. * Providing ongoing training to members of the Lambeth Planning Team and other relevant officers. A Detailed specification has been attached to this Notice with key requirements outlined in relation to the response requirements from all interested Suppliers & Consultants meeting this specification. The Closing Date for Responses is 30 August at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e119b3-2da1-4d17-a4f7-7a78ec6c810b
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45112420 - Basement excavation work

71356400 - Technical planning services

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Contact Name
Claire Taylor
Contact Email
ctaylor1@lambeth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02079261000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW2 1NR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Brixton Rush Common
Westminster Constituency
Clapham and Brixton Hill

Further Information

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