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QQ25/003 Provision of a Local Plan Scoping Report of the Sustainability Appraisal.

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

07 Aug 2025 at 11:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

16 May 2025 at 10:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tamworth Borough Council has concluded the tender process for the Provision of a Local Plan Scoping Report of the Sustainability Appraisal, aimed at developing Stage A of the Sustainability Appraisal for the Tamworth Borough Council Local Plan 2022-2043. The contract, which moved through an open procurement method classified as below threshold open competition, started on 30th June 2025 and is expected to conclude on 31st October 2025. Located in Tamworth, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Notable dates in the tender process included an enquiry period ending on 9th June 2025 and a submission deadline on 13th June 2025. The award, announced on 7th August 2025, was granted to SLR Consulting Limited.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for specialist consultants providing services in business planning and environmental assessments. With the project's focus on sustainability appraisals, businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy and local government planning stand to benefit. The procurement allowed for open submissions, making it suitable for companies that are adept at offering innovative solutions and meeting quality standards, as demonstrated by the criteria placing considerable weight on price, quality, and social value. Such opportunities promote fostering relationships with public authorities and participating in sustainable local development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QQ25/003 Provision of a Local Plan Scoping Report of the Sustainability Appraisal.

Notice Description

Tamworth Borough Council is seeking to engage a specialist consultant to produce a formal Scoping Report, in accordance with the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 and supporting government guidance. The project will set out Stage A of the Sustainability Appraisal (SA) of the emerging Tamworth Borough Council Local Plan 2022-2043, which is currently in the early stages of preparation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05159e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046869-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAMWORTH
Postcode
B79 7BZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLR CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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