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title: "Habitats Regulations Assessment of Greater Cambridge Local Plan and North East Cambridge Area Action Plan"
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# Habitats Regulations Assessment of Greater Cambridge Local Plan and North East Cambridge Area Action Plan

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26475e6d-fe3d-4e18-bb90-b91e758224ec

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Habitats Regulations Assessment of Greater Cambridge Local Plan and North East Cambridge Area Action Plan." This tender, falling under the services category with an emphasis on urban planning, is focused on conducting necessary environmental assessments under UK law. The procurement method is open, and proposals were invited until the deadline on 1st July 2019. The awarded contract has an active status and commenced on 8th September 2019, set to last until 7th September 2026. The relevant project location is in the East of England, specifically Cambridge.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in environmental consultancy and urban planning services. Businesses with expertise in conducting Habitats Regulations Assessments and those experienced in collaborative work with local planning authorities will be well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of this project, companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of environmental regulations and a history of relevant assessments will likely find this contract beneficial for growth in their portfolio.

## Notice

South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking consultants to carry out Habitats Regulations Assessment for the Greater Cambridge Local Plan and North East Cambridge Area Action Plan. A Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) of the environmental effects on European sites is required under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended) (the Habitats Regulations), that transpose the Habitats Directive into UK law. The Councils are seeking to work with a suitably qualified contractor who can demonstrate a high level of knowledge and practical experience of Habitats Regulations Assessments related to development plans, and who can work flexibly and cooperatively with the Greater Cambridge Planning Policy Team. This work forms part of the Councils' plan making process. The contractor must demonstrate in writing that they have no conflicts of interest in respect of work being sought that cannot be effectively mitigated. Detailed proposals are now invited from consultants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d9f7be-da91-4217-9379-936822e7d00a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2019 - 7 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,626 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAND USE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2019 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d9f7be-da91-4217-9379-936822e7d00a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d9f7be-da91-4217-9379-936822e7d00a
  9th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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