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title: "Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Joint Local Plan"
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# Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Joint Local Plan

Buyer: SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38fefd72-b84e-4a23-bd75-12474b6f0a9e

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## Summary

The South Oxfordshire District Council is seeking tenders for a 'Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Joint Local Plan'. The assessment aims to guide development in the districts until 2041. The tender, valued at £65,000 GBP, is open for an open procedure with a tender period ending on 28th April 2023. The contract period is set to start on 22nd May 2023, lasting until 31st December 2025. The buying organisation is the South Oxfordshire District Council, and the procurement falls under the 'services' category.

This tender presents an opportunity for qualified consultants to undertake a critical assessment that will shape future development in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts. Businesses with expertise in environmental planning or habitat assessment are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the tender is suitable for SMEs. The location for the procurement is in England, making it accessible for businesses within the region. The South Oxfordshire District Council can be contacted for further information regarding the tender process.

## Notice

1.1 South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are working together to produce a Joint Local Plan that will guide development in the districts to 2041. The councils are inviting competitive tenders from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake a Habitats Regulations Assessment of the Joint Local Plan in accordance with the requirements set out in this specification. Additional information: For further information and the tender documentation please use the link below direct to the Southeast Business Portal. This is the only way to receive the tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70bad3d-855e-49b6-9fd1-65a25ea7913e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 May 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Abingdon Abbey Northcourt |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2023 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70bad3d-855e-49b6-9fd1-65a25ea7913e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70bad3d-855e-49b6-9fd1-65a25ea7913e
  4th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b73ea653-f3d2-ed11-8121-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21
  Location of advert on Proactis

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southoxon.gov.uk

## Provenance

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