Tender

Specialist Tree, Ecology, Biodiversity and Landscape Advice

THURROCK COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2024 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is running a procurement process for Specialist Tree, Ecology, Biodiversity, and Landscape Advice services. The contract involves providing specialist advice on planning matters related to ecology and landscape, supporting planning applications, and contributing to the development of the Local Plan. The contract value is £90,000, with the tender closing on 2nd February 2024. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender by Thurrock Council presents an opportunity for qualified tree, ecology, and landscape contractors to engage in strategic planning support activities. Businesses experienced in environmental auditing, services, and management are well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to participate in this open procedure procurement, offering potential for business growth in environmental consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Specialist Tree, Ecology, Biodiversity and Landscape Advice

Notice Description

Thurrock Council is seeking to appoint a contractor(s) to support the delivery of specialist tree, ecology and landscape advice to planning functions. We are looking to appoint suitable qualified and experienced tree, ecological, and landscape contractor, with experience in assessing, advising, and making recommendations on strategic planning matters and the impacts of development proposals in relation to ecology, biodiversity, and landscape matters. The contractor would be expected to support the determination of planning applications (including pre-applications, discharges of conditions, appeals, and enforcement); support the introduction of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) processes; support the development of the new Local Plan for the borough; and provide support to the Council's approach to the DCO process for emerging NSIPs in the borough (including National Grid Norwich to Tilbury, and future expansions of Tilbury Port). Additional information: All tender documents can be accessed via the Council's e-tendering portal In-Tend. Please use the link below to register. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9e98baa-45df-4945-9643-34d731396cc2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19c79fb-ce58-46bc-9331-c8a09606cf43
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vanessa John
Contact Email
vanessa.john@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01375 652652

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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