Tender

Invitation to Tender -West Suffolk Council-Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of West Suffolk Local Plan

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 12:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Invitation to Tender - West Suffolk Council - Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of West Suffolk Local Plan." The procurement falls under the industry categories of sewage, refuse, cleaning, environmental services, and other community, social, and personal services. Located in Bury St Edmunds, UKH14, United Kingdom, this open competition process seeks proposals for services valued up to £30,000. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 on 29 May 2026. Queries for clarification must be addressed via the portal's correspondence option prior to this deadline. The process aims to select a contractor by 15 June 2026, with the contract expected to run until 31 March 2029.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in environmental consultancy or community-focused services. Businesses providing similar services in the UK, particularly those with experience in regulation compliance and strategic planning related to local government projects, would find this a suitable opportunity. With a procurement method based on a 30% price and 70% quality evaluation, firms that can combine competitive pricing with high-quality service delivery are in a strong position to compete. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business portfolios and foster relationships with public authorities, leading to further opportunities within the sub-central government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender -West Suffolk Council-Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of West Suffolk Local Plan

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Habitats Regulations Assessment 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 29 May 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039900-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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