--- title: "Local Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b8a73bd-ad22-4ffc-8492-3e70bc109170" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b8a73bd-ad22-4ffc-8492-3e70bc109170" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b8a73bd-ad22-4ffc-8492-3e70bc109170.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b8a73bd-ad22-4ffc-8492-3e70bc109170.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-24" --- # Local Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment Buyer: EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b8a73bd-ad22-4ffc-8492-3e70bc109170 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b8a73bd-ad22-4ffc-8492-3e70bc109170) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b8a73bd-ad22-4ffc-8492-3e70bc109170.json) ## Summary The Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the title "Local Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment." This tender is classified under the industry category of urban planning services, with the estimated contract value set at £15,000. The tender period is active, concluding on 29 April 2019. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically following a restricted procedure, and is aimed at securing consultancy services to assist in the assessment of the Council's emerging Local Plan. Key dates include the anticipated start date for contract performance on 13 June 2019, extending until 31 December 2020. This procurement presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in urban planning and environmental assessments, particularly those with experience in conducting Habitats Regulations Assessments. Businesses that can effectively support the Council in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and contribute valuable insights on land use within the borough would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The requirement for the appointed consultant to potentially act as an expert witness at the Local Plan examination further underscores the need for qualified bidders capable of delivering expert evidence to support the local planning process. ## Notice 1.1 Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (The Council) is inviting experienced consultants to submit bids to conduct a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) of its emerging Local Plan. The Local Plan sets out the future spatial strategy for the Borough and will include sites for allocation. It is being produced in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. 1.2 The HRA will form part of the Council's local plan evidence base and will guide the development of the Local Plan. It will be prepared in accordance with relevant legislation and best practice. In brief, the HRA will identify any aspects of the Plan that would cause a likely significant effect on any European Sites , either in isolation or in combination with other plans and projects, and advise on appropriate policy mechanisms for delivering mitigation where if such effects are identified. 1.3 The HRA will cover the following key stages in the Local Plan process: * Publication and consultation on a Regulation 18 consultation paper (a follow up from an earlier Regulation 18 Issues and Options consultation) * Publication and consultation on a Regulation 19 pre-submission document 1.4 In addition to providing the HRA, the appointed consultant will need to act as an expert witness (if required) for the Council at the Local Plan examination in relation to HRA issues. The examination is likely to be scheduled for autumn 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87b7ad93-b80d-40a0-b73f-a16ed9fdcd3e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Jun 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 | EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EPSOM | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT18 5BY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Epsom and Ewell | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Epsom and Ewell | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71410000 - Urban planning services ## Release History - 24 Apr 2019 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87b7ad93-b80d-40a0-b73f-a16ed9fdcd3e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87b7ad93-b80d-40a0-b73f-a16ed9fdcd3e 24th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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