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Green Belt Assessment Birmingham Local Plan Review

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2025 at 17:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has issued a tender titled "Green Belt Assessment Birmingham Local Plan Review" aimed at assessing its Green Belt land for informing the Birmingham Local Plan Review spanning from 2020 to 2042. This procurement process falls under the services category and involves urban planning and development consultancy services. The tender is in the procurement stage with submissions due via the Council's e-tendering system by noon on 3rd April 2025. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to register on the system to express their interest and submit relevant documents. Key dates to note include the enquiry period ending on 27th March 2025 and the contract duration running from 22nd May 2025 to 25th September 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning, research consultancy, and development consultancy. The project requires thorough expertise and is suitable for experienced consultants capable of conducting comprehensive assessments aligned with the National Planning Policy Framework. Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery, backed by robust evidence, are well-positioned to succeed given the Council's evaluation criteria which weigh quality at 80% and price at 20%. Engaging in this project can elevate a company's profile within the public sector and open further avenues within government planning and development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Green Belt Assessment Birmingham Local Plan Review

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (BCC) wishes to invite suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake an assessment of its Green Belt land including the identification of any Grey Belt sites to inform and support the preparation of the Birmingham Local Plan Review (2020-2042). The purpose of the commission is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the extent to which the land designated as Green Belt within Birmingham fulfils the essential characteristics as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Paragraphs 142-152 and serves the five purposes, which are: * to check the unrestricted sprawl of large built-up areas * to prevent neighbouring towns merging into one another * to assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment * to preserve the setting and special character of historic towns; and * to assist in urban regeneration, by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 22nd April 2022 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009324-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 25 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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