Tender

Plan Mid Devon Strategic Environmental Assessment

MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Devon District Council is currently seeking tenders for the 'Plan Mid Devon Strategic Environmental Assessment', aimed at evaluating the Local Plan's compliance with relevant guidance. This contract falls under the 'Research consultancy services' industry category, with operations primarily in the United Kingdom, specifically the UKK4 region. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 13th May 2026 and the tender period concluding on 29th May 2026. The work is set to commence on 6th July 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2029. This opportunity follows an 'open' procurement method below the threshold, wherein suppliers must register through ProContract to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in environmental assessments and strategic planning. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality analytical reports and engaging in local plan examinations are well-positioned to compete, especially given the emphasis on quality at 75% over price at 25%. The procurement is inclusive, with VCSE suitability criteria in place, promoting diverse business involvement. The focus on strategic environmental assessments signifies growth potential for businesses aiming to expand into governmental planning sectors, offering services that align with public authority requirements.

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Notice Title

Plan Mid Devon Strategic Environmental Assessment

Notice Description

A suitable consultant is sought to undertake a full Strategic Environment Assessment of the Local Plan. This will be legally compliant and follow relevance guidance. The SEA will include a scoping report, SEA of local plan policies and site allocations and their reasonable alternatives at key stages in the local plan's preparation, preparing an environment report, assisting with consultation on the SEA and participating at the local plan examination. The consultant may be required to prepare an Environmental Outcomes Report should this become necessary through legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039354-2026
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TIVERTON
Postcode
EX16 6PP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Mid Devon
Electoral Ward
Tiverton Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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