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GB-Cromer: PROC158 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Services to support preparation of Local Plan

North Norfolk District Council

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17 Sep 2026 at 14:50

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Summary of the contracting process

North Norfolk District Council is commissioning strategic environmental assessment (SEA) services to support preparation of its new Local Plan. The work covers preparation of the SEA Scoping Report, Environmental Reports and related SEA documentation at key stages of plan preparation. The appointed consultant will also provide continuing environmental advice and support so that SEA is integrated with the Council’s Local Plan programme. The assessment will identify, describe and evaluate likely significant effects of the emerging Local Plan and reasonable alternatives, supporting the Council’s plan-making decisions. This is a professional planning and environmental assessment service, classified under urban planning services (CPV 71410000), for delivery in the East of England.

The procurement has reached tender: the Council invited offers through an open procedure. The deadline for tender submissions was 12:00 on 12 October 2026. The contract period is from 26 October 2026 to 25 April 2029. Its estimated value is between £50,000 and £100,000, inclusive of the stated minimum and maximum estimates, in GBP. The requirement is for one service category rather than a published multi-lot arrangement. The procurement concerns an ongoing commission alongside Local Plan preparation, with outputs required at key plan-making stages and continuing advisory support. Offers are assessed against the procurement’s stated selection and award requirements.

This opportunity suits environmental consultancies and planning practices with suitably qualified staff who can deliver Strategic Environmental Assessment for local plans. Strong candidates will need practical expertise in preparing SEA scoping reports, environmental reports and associated assessment documents, together with the ability to evaluate significant environmental effects and reasonable alternatives. The commission also calls for experience advising a public-sector planning client throughout an iterative plan-making programme, coordinating assessment work with milestones and providing clear ongoing support. It may suit small and medium-sized enterprises, including specialist environmental assessment firms or planning consultancies with relevant partners and sufficient capacity to maintain advice and documentation across the commission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Cromer: PROC158 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Services to support preparation of Local Plan

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified consultants to provide SEA services throughout the preparation of the Local Plan. The commission will include the preparation of the SEA Scoping Report, Environmental Reports and associated SEA documentation at key stages of plan preparation, together with ongoing advice and support to ensure the SEA process is effectively integrated with the Council's Local Plan programme. SEA is an iterative process that runs alongside Local Plan preparation, helping to identify, describe and evaluate the likely significant effects of the emerging Local Plan and reasonable alternatives. Government guidance on the new plan making system confirms the expectation that new local plans will need to undertake Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) if certain criteria set out under Regulation 5 of The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 are met. Furthermore, the Government has stated that they consider that all local plans will need to carry out SEA. Therefore, the Council requires SEA to inform the preparation of the new Local Plan. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. In the event that debra,beckles@north-norfolk.gov.uk is unavailable contact daniel.king@north-norfolk.gov.uk The tenderbox opens at 10:00 Monday 21 September 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd465242-908a-41ae-890a-96cd51a6ed9e
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec7b891-5066-4125-8c90-faa9c57700f1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Apr 2029 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
North Norfolk District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROMER
Postcode
NR27 9EN
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cromer Town
Westminster Constituency
North Norfolk

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