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title: "Open Space Strategy and Green Infrastructure Strategy Update"
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# Open Space Strategy and Green Infrastructure Strategy Update

Buyer: NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1609e850-bbb4-476c-a8d6-c5a9c91e6f4e

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## Summary

The Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the "Open Space Strategy and Green Infrastructure Strategy Update" as part of the preparation for a new Joint Local Plan in collaboration with Stoke-on-Trent City Council. This tender falls under the category of architectural, engineering, and planning services, with a specific focus on urban planning and environmental development. The tender period is set to conclude on 18 September 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 7 October 2020 and run until 1 February 2021. Interested parties should note that the minimum contract value is £20,000, with a total value of £35,000 allocated for this project.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in planning, architectural services, and environmental consultancy, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolios in public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in urban environmental planning and landscape architecture are highly suited to participate in this procurement, given the specific requirements outlined by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. Engaging in this contract can enable firms to enhance their visibility and establish long-term relationships with local authorities.

## Notice

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council (NuLBC) [the Council] is working with Stoke-on-Trent City Council to prepare a new Joint Local Plan to replace the existing Joint Core Spatial Strategy. As part of the preparation of the evidence base to inform the new Joint Local Plan, the Council is seeking to commission updates of the 2017 Open Space Strategy and the 2017 Green Infrastructure Strategy. The updates must be undertaken in accordance with national policy guidance detailed in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), for example at Paragraphs 96-101; Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) and associated HM Government policy including 'A Green Future: Our 25 Year Plan to Improve the Environment'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550fc3fc-3d52-4930-b0a7-8aefe59bd66f |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2020 - 1 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550fc3fc-3d52-4930-b0a7-8aefe59bd66f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550fc3fc-3d52-4930-b0a7-8aefe59bd66f
  24th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG160297
  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/

## Provenance

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