--- title: "QU524 - Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment of the new Birmingham Local Plan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b9e41f9-6c1d-4ca1-9810-9899f6fdb760" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b9e41f9-6c1d-4ca1-9810-9899f6fdb760" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b9e41f9-6c1d-4ca1-9810-9899f6fdb760.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b9e41f9-6c1d-4ca1-9810-9899f6fdb760.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-13" --- # QU524 - Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment of the new Birmingham Local Plan Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b9e41f9-6c1d-4ca1-9810-9899f6fdb760 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b9e41f9-6c1d-4ca1-9810-9899f6fdb760) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b9e41f9-6c1d-4ca1-9810-9899f6fdb760.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council has initiated a tender titled "QU524 - Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment of the new Birmingham Local Plan". This procurement is classified under environmental planning services and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands. The current stage of this procurement process is active, with submissions due by noon on 1st October 2021. The contract commencement date is set for 13th October 2021, with a duration extending until 28th February 2023. Interested consultants must register on the e-tendering platform 'in-tend' to participate in this opportunity. This tender provides avenues for growth, especially for consultants with expertise in environmental assessments, sustainability appraisals, and related environmental consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focus on flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving national guidelines under the Planning for the Future initiative. This opportunity not only enables consultants to engage with a key local authority but also fosters collaboration on significant urban planning initiatives that align with national environmental standards. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (The Council) wishes to invite suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the Birmingham Development Plan Update in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and national guidance contained in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). This will form an integral part of the evidence base to underpin the new Local Plan. The successful consultant will need to keep up to date with changing circumstances as the Government implements proposals in the Planning for the Future White Paper and be flexible in terms of working with potential changes to national requirements. . The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 1st October 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2519a7-f879-4f72-a637-a1e0d724a1f3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90710000 - Environmental management - 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services - 90714000 - Environmental auditing ## Release History - 13 Sep 2021 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2519a7-f879-4f72-a637-a1e0d724a1f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2519a7-f879-4f72-a637-a1e0d724a1f3 13th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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