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title: "Open Space Assessment for the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review"
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# Open Space Assessment for the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review

Buyer: MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17b2d848-6569-4be0-aaa4-dd14de1de10e

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## Summary

The Malvern Hills District Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Open Space Assessment for the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review". This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, and it is focused on assessing open spaces across the South Worcestershire area. The tender is in the active stage and must be submitted by 8th June 2018. The successful consultant will be required to complete the assessment, providing a draft report that will undergo public examination before the final report is due by June 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy and research firms, particularly those specialising in urban planning, environmental consultancy, or heritage assessment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise to deliver innovative methodologies tailored to the specific requirements outlined in the tender. With a focus on quality and future requirements for open spaces, businesses with a strong background in community engagement and sustainable development will be well-positioned to bid for this contract.

## Notice

Malvern Hills District Council is inviting Tenders from Potential Consultants on behalf of the south Worcestershire Councils (SWC) (Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City Council and Wychavon District Council) for the provision of an Open Space Assessment 2018. Interested Consultants should submit their proposed methodology to meet the requirements set out in the Specification and provide a detailed breakdown of costs. The submission must be capable of detailed scrutiny including through examination in public. The proposal should indicate the timing of each element of work, including submission of a draft report and time for this to be revised before publication of a final report required by June 2019. The Open Space Assessment is required to cover the area of south Worcestershire and provide an assessment of the existing open spaces, including the quality of provision, and an analysis of future open space requirements. Additional information: Bidders will need to register on ProContract in order to access tender documents at https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4326b5cf-9e96-45d7-bc52-7f1e5a45c0f2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2018 - 8 Jan 2020 |
| 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 | MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MALVERN |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR14 3AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Malvern Hills |
| Electoral ward | Great Malvern |
| Westminster constituency | West Worcestershire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 2 May 2018 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4326b5cf-9e96-45d7-bc52-7f1e5a45c0f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4326b5cf-9e96-45d7-bc52-7f1e5a45c0f2
  2nd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.malvernhills.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register

## Provenance

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