Tender

Habitats Regulation Assessment for the Local BCP Plan

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has released an open tender for a Habitats Regulation Assessment as part of their Local BCP Plan. This initiative, with a gross value of £100,000, seeks consultancy services in research and development to ensure compliance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. The procurement process operates under a below-threshold, open competition method, inviting interested parties to submit electronic responses by the new deadline of 2nd December 2025. The contract period spans from 12th January 2026 to 11th January 2029, with potential for a six-month extension, and it is specifically tailored to benefit SMEs, focusing on quality and price as award criteria in a 60/40 split.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological consultancy and environmental impact assessments, especially those with capabilities to handle UK governmental compliance and strategic planning. The project is designed to guide the council in creating a compliant development strategy, making it an ideal venture for firms with expertise in environmental regulations and public sector projects. Engaging with this contract can not only drive growth for businesses by expanding their portfolio within the public sector but also promote collaborations with a sub-central government body, such as Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Habitats Regulation Assessment for the Local BCP Plan

Notice Description

Undertake Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) of a new Local Plan for the BCP area, and guide the Council in preparing a suitable development strategy and policies. The work is required to ensure the Local Plan preparation complies with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077241-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2029 3-4 years
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
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

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