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# Open Space Study

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dc90f27-0d6c-431e-9bb8-0973d4196857

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Council has initiated a procurement process for an "Open Space Study" as part of the review of the Local Plan. The study aims to provide evidence-based planning for open spaces in the city in accordance with national policies. The council is seeking bids from consultants to support the preparation of a new Local Plan covering a 15-year period. The contract value is £60,000 GB and the tender deadline is set for 15th January 2024. The study is focused on public spaces over 0.2 ha and will inform future open space requirements in line with national planning guidelines.

This tender opportunity by the Liverpool City Council presents a chance for consulting firms experienced in urban planning and public space management to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to apply, given the council's preference for SME participation. The contract provides a growth opportunity for businesses in the service sector, especially those specialising in strategic planning, policy analysis, and spatial development. The council aims to engage suppliers that can align with national planning policies and contribute to shaping the city's future development.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council (LCC) is commencing a review of the Local Plan (adopted 2022). Strategic policies should look ahead over a minimum 15 year period from adoption, the anticipated adoption of the New Local Plan is 2026 and so it will cover the period until 2041. The Local Development Scheme was approved by the City Council's Cabinet in July 2023 and can be found on the website: https://liverpool.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/plan-making-in-liverpool/local-development-scheme/. The City Council are inviting bids from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to produce an Open Space Study for the city in accordance with national planning policy and national guidance. The Open Space Study will be an evidence-based document and support the preparation of a new Local Plan. It will cover all open spaces over 0.2 ha in size of public value, excluding playing fields and pitches and private gardens (a separate playing pitch study will be prepared which this study will need to align with). The study will form an integral part of the Local Plan evidence base. It must provide robust, up to date evidence in respect of future open space requirements in the city in accordance with NPPF and PPG and inform the scope and content of Local Plan open space policy. Along with an Open Space Study, the council are also commissioning the following studies which must be cognisant of each other and share the same baseline data: * Strategic Housing Market Needs Assessment * Employment Land Study * City Centre Strategy * Retail and Leisure Needs Study Additional information: Do not contact offices directly, please conduct all communication via Procontract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2ee453-4faf-4081-a119-939db31a477d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,800 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ETHOS ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2024 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2ee453-4faf-4081-a119-939db31a477d
- 12 Dec 2023 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4697332a-9a9f-40a3-9515-f1d7d109a691

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2ee453-4faf-4081-a119-939db31a477d
  22nd March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4697332a-9a9f-40a3-9515-f1d7d109a691
  12th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk
- https://liverpool.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/plan-making-in-liverpool/local-development-scheme/

## Provenance

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