Tender

Provision of an External Consultant to Assist the Council in Developing an Air Quality Strategy

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 15:12

Planning

03 Sep 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council is inviting bids for the "Provision of an External Consultant to Assist the Council in Developing an Air Quality Strategy," a tender classified under environmental services and consultancy. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage and represents an opportunity to contribute to the development of a Local Air Quality Strategy aimed at improving air quality across the region. The procurement method is open competition with a value of £40,000 exclusive of VAT, and the tender will close on 28 October 2025. Prospective businesses must register their interest and submit queries via the Proactis Supplier Portal. The contract is expected to commence on 3 November 2025 with provisions for renewal contingent upon grant funding.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for consultancy firms experienced in air quality management, environmental services, and strategic development. Businesses skilled in research, development consultancy, and ecological assessments are well-suited to deliver the required advisory services. By engaging in this project, firms can enhance their portfolio in governmental collaborations while contributing to significant public health and environmental improvements. Given the strategic importance and potential for further extensions based on funding availability, participating businesses can gain both financial and professional growth in sustainable development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Provision of an External Consultant to Assist the Council in Developing an Air Quality Strategy

Notice Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council is intending to procure the services of a suitably qualified Air Quality Consultant to develop a comprehensive, public-facing Local Air Quality Strategy (AQS) in line with the requirements set out in the Welsh Government's Local Air Quality Management Policy Guidance (LAQM.PG22). The Strategy will set out the Councils commitment to improving local air quality, preventing future deterioration, reducing exposure to air pollution, and addressing associated inequalities in health and environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 12 + 12 (Subject to additional Grant Funding)

Planning Information

Please register an interest and notify youngt@caerphilly.gov.uk via email.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05935b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063422-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

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