Tender

Expert Landscape Witness for Planning Appeal Inquiry

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Jan 2019 at 12:09

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11 Jan 2019 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking an Expert Landscape Witness for a planning appeal inquiry related to a refused residential development application for up to 30 dwellings located adjacent to 8 Bedford Road, Cople. The tender, classified under "Urban planning and landscape architectural services" (CPV code: 71400000), is being conducted through an open procedure, with submissions due by 6 February 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 13 February 2019 and will last until 13 February 2020. Interested parties can access tender documents via the In-Tend platform.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in urban planning and landscape architecture, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in providing expert witness services for planning appeals would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract not only allows businesses to expand their portfolios but also to contribute to significant developments within the East of England region.

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Notice Title

Expert Landscape Witness for Planning Appeal Inquiry

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council requires a Landscape Expert Witness and evidence for this planning appeal to be heard by way of Public Inquiry. The case relates to a refused outline planning application 18/00596/MAO by Que-Fraz Developments Ltd at land adjacent to 8 Bedford Road, Cople for outline planning permission with all matters reserved except access, for a residential development of up to 30 dwellings. Additional information: Tender documents can be obtained by logging into In-Tend:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5151a274-181a-4287-acd3-bdbdef9bd0c7
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2019 - 13 Feb 2020 1-2 years
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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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