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South Cambridgeshire District Council - Sustainability Appraisal of the Greater Cambridge Local Plan and North East Cambridge Area Action Plan

CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS

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04 Jun 2019 at 09:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire District Councils are conducting a tender for the "Sustainability Appraisal of the Greater Cambridge Local Plan and North East Cambridge Area Action Plan". This procurement falls under urban planning and landscape architectural services, specifically within the environmental planning category. The tender period is set to close on 1st July 2019, with the contract period commencing on 15th September 2019 and running until 30th June 2023. Proposals from interested consultants are being solicited to demonstrate their expertise in sustainability appraisal while complying with relevant legislative requirements.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses with a background in environmental consultancy, urban planning, and related fields to expand their portfolios. Companies that can showcase proven experience in sustainability appraisals, particularly those who can engage collaboratively with local councils, are well suited for this tender. The emphasis on a clear audit trail and compliance with strict regulations suggests that businesses with comprehensive project management and analytical capabilities will be particularly competitive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Sustainability Appraisal of the Greater Cambridge Local Plan and North East Cambridge Area Action Plan

Notice Description

South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking consultants to carry out Sustainability Appraisal at each stage during the plan making process for the Greater Cambridge Local Plan and North East Cambridge Area Action Plan. The Sustainability Appraisal must provide a clear audit trail of decision making, how options were identified, assessed, and policies and sites selected and rejected, demonstrating how the Sustainability Appraisal process has engaged with and influenced the Plan's development. The process and final reports must meet the requirements for Strategic Environmental Assessment and Sustainability Appraisal, as required by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and the European Directive 2001/42/EC (the Strategic Environmental Assessment or SEA Directive), Statutory Instrument 2004 No. 1633: The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004. The Councils are seeking to work with a contractor who can demonstrate a high level of knowledge and practical experience of sustainability appraisal of development plan making, and who can work flexibly and cooperatively with the Greater Cambridge Planning Policy Team. This work forms part of the Councils' plan making process. The contractor must demonstrate in writing that they have no conflicts of interest in respect of work being sought that cannot be effectively mitigated. Detailed proposals are now invited from consultants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e199b67-98ba-41bc-b73e-21a65e06fbcf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 3-4 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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