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title: "QU513 - Birmingham Open Space Assessment - AWARD"
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# QU513 - Birmingham Open Space Assessment - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42049494-058b-4fed-bf1e-2caba8233b9d

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the "Birmingham Open Space Assessment", a project focusing on environmental planning. The contract period spans from 14th October 2021 to 14th June 2022, and the award was published on 13th October 2021. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and is classified under the CPV code 90712000, which pertains to environmental planning. The delivered service will address the assessment of open spaces in Birmingham to support the city's development plan and policy updates.

This opportunity is ideal for firms specialised in environmental planning, urban mapping services, or landscape architecture, particularly those with experience in conducting comprehensive assessments and reports. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions for improving local open spaces and possess knowledge regarding national planning policies are particularly well-positioned to compete. The contract's value of £26,507 makes it accessible for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their market presence within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The Council wishes to invite a suitably experienced and qualified organisation to undertake an Open Space Assessment for the city 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 new open space and green infrastructure policies in the review of the Birmingham Development Plan (BDP). This contract will be for a period of approximately 8 months commencing approx. 27 September 2021 until 21 May 2022. A report should be produced and will need to: o Provide an NPPF and PPG compliant assessment of open spaces within the city. This will include defining local typologies and standards for open space and assessing the quantity, quality and accessibility of different types of open spaces across the city. Results should be presented on a city-wide as well as ward by ward (or other smaller defined area if considered more appropriate) basis. o Identify quantity and quality deficiencies at a ward or small-area level and make recommendations for addressing these. o Make recommendations for the updated local plan policy and provide open space provision and maintenance costings to support development of an up to date policy on developer contributions. 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 tender 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 15th September 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d043b791-ebe8-44a4-a46d-e8bcf1d9622b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2021 - 14 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,507 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22114300 - Maps
- 71222100 - Urban areas mapping services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning
- 92533000 - Nature reserve services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2021 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d043b791-ebe8-44a4-a46d-e8bcf1d9622b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d043b791-ebe8-44a4-a46d-e8bcf1d9622b
  13th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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