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Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Strategic Environmental Assessment/Sustainability Appraisal to support preparation of West Suffolk Local Plan

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 16:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council has initiated a procurement process under the open competition method for the provision of a Strategic Environmental Assessment and Sustainability Appraisal to support the preparation of its Local Plan. This tender falls under various industry categories, including agricultural, forestry, environmental consultancy, and community services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12:00 hours on 4 December 2025. The procurement is based in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, with a gross contract value of £60,000. The contract period is expected to commence on 5 January 2026 and conclude on 30 June 2028.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the environmental consultancy sector and those providing agricultural and community services. With a strong emphasis on quality over price—80% of the award criteria focuses on quality—businesses that can demonstrate excellence and expertise in conducting environmental assessments and sustainability appraisals are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process not only supports business growth within the sector but also fosters long-term collaborations with local government entities like West Suffolk Council. Access to the tender documentation requires expressing interest through the specified online portal, providing an efficient means for interested parties to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Strategic Environmental Assessment/Sustainability Appraisal to support preparation of West Suffolk Local Plan

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of- Strategic Environmental Assessment/Sustainability Appraisal to support preparation of West Suffolk Local Plan This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 1200 hours on 4 December 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070962-2025
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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