--- title: "Uttlesford District Council - Habitats Regulations Assessment & Scoping Report" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08b4bbd7-55da-410b-b4ce-46b2035666f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08b4bbd7-55da-410b-b4ce-46b2035666f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08b4bbd7-55da-410b-b4ce-46b2035666f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08b4bbd7-55da-410b-b4ce-46b2035666f9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-19" --- # Uttlesford District Council - Habitats Regulations Assessment & Scoping Report Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08b4bbd7-55da-410b-b4ce-46b2035666f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08b4bbd7-55da-410b-b4ce-46b2035666f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08b4bbd7-55da-410b-b4ce-46b2035666f9.json) ## Summary The Uttlesford District Council is in the initiation stage of a tender for a Habitats Regulations Assessment and Scoping Report aimed at developing a new Local Plan for the district, which will guide development from 2020 to 2040. This open procedure tender, classified under environmental impact assessment for construction and urban planning services, is due to close on 30 April 2021. The procurement is associated with the delivery location in the East of England, with the contract expected to commence on 3 June 2021 and lasting until 31 December 2024. Interested businesses can reach out to Joanna Hill at JHill@uttlesford.gov.uk for further inquiries. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in environmental assessment and urban planning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract aims to leverage local expertise in adherence to legal and policy requirements. Engaging with this tender could enable businesses to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, supporting sustainable planning initiatives in the region. ## Notice To apply please contact JHill@uttlesford.gov.uk. Uttlesford District Council is at the project initiation stage of preparing a new Local Plan, following the withdrawal of its 2019 Submission Local Plan from Examination. The new Local Plan will be a comprehensive Development Plan Document (DPD), containing both strategic and non-strategic policies for development for the period 2020 to 2040. The Council is seeking to appoint consultants to undertake Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and Scoping Report to support the preparation of the Uttlesford Local Plan. The overall objective is to complete all stages of the Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and Scoping Report work in accordance with legal and policy requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ea3f3d4-0543-4568-8e4c-b43b1e58445e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | SAFFRON WALDEN | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB11 4ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex | | Local authority | Uttlesford | | Electoral ward | Saffron Walden Audley | | Westminster constituency | North West Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction - 71410000 - Urban planning services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2021 at 14:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ea3f3d4-0543-4568-8e4c-b43b1e58445e - 19 Apr 2021 at 14:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ea3f3d4-0543-4568-8e4c-b43b1e58445e - 19 Apr 2021 at 14:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ea3f3d4-0543-4568-8e4c-b43b1e58445e - 19 Apr 2021 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ea3f3d4-0543-4568-8e4c-b43b1e58445e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ea3f3d4-0543-4568-8e4c-b43b1e58445e 19th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa600c6b-60a6-48ac-aaad-4446b8f709cb RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/583d62aa-9a9d-443b-b78d-5e833108c902 Bidders Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b506946-ae9b-47f4-8719-c0c1e7143baa T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/befb84b4-2005-4742-b2a4-bc2552b4a659 Pricing Matrix ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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