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title: "LOCAL PLAN HABITATS REGULATIONS ASSESSMENT"
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# LOCAL PLAN HABITATS REGULATIONS ASSESSMENT

Buyer: NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-072c4c6f-606e-4791-84ed-d8c131eec2f6

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## Summary

The Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Local Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment." This tender falls under the industry category of Geological consultancy services and environmental issues consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 26th August 2022 at 12:00. The contract is anticipated to commence on 31st August 2022 and will run until 19th October 2022. The minimum value of the contract is specified at £5,000 with an estimated total value of £17,000, executed through an open procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and geological assessments. Companies with expertise in conducting comprehensive environmental impact assessments and familiarity with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement process promotes inclusivity in bids and expertise relevant to the assessment of policies affecting European sites.

## Notice

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council require the production of an Appropriate Assessment under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, hereon referred to as the Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA). The assessment must ascertain whether the policies and proposals contained in the Draft Local Plan will affect the integrity of a European site. This applies both to European sites within the administrative boundaries of the two councils and beyond these boundaries, where it is established that there could be a likely significant effect.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e8861c5-5f3c-4242-8597-0fe16e2309aa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2022 - 19 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 1BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e8861c5-5f3c-4242-8597-0fe16e2309aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e8861c5-5f3c-4242-8597-0fe16e2309aa
  3rd August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG164867
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/

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