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title: "Local Plan 2040: Sustainability Appraisal 'Critical Friend' Assessment"
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# Local Plan 2040: Sustainability Appraisal 'Critical Friend' Assessment

Buyer: TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52531bd7-00c5-4c21-8325-864299f2d6e9

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## Summary

The Test Valley Borough Council is seeking a contractor to provide 'critical friend' support for its Sustainability Appraisal (SA) as part of the Local Plan 2040. The procurement falls under the services category of environmental issues consultancy services. The tender, titled "Local Plan 2040: Sustainability Appraisal 'Critical Friend' Assessment," has a contract value of GBP 15,000. The deadline for tender submissions is May 19, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to run from May 29, 2023, to August 31, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by Test Valley Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental consultancy services to engage in a project focused on Sustainability Appraisal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The nature of the project allows for collaboration with the Council to enhance environmental sustainability initiatives. Businesses interested in contributing as a 'critical friend' to the Council's Local Plan objectives may find this tender to be a fitting opportunity to grow their market presence in the consultancy sector.

## Notice

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide 'critical friend' support to the Council in its undertaking of Sustainability Appraisal (SA) for the Regulation 18 and 19 consultation stages of the emerging Local Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c2c86e8-feb7-47aa-aaae-45a84f5fe8b4 |
| 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 | 5 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 May 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| 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 | TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP10 3AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 May 2023 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c2c86e8-feb7-47aa-aaae-45a84f5fe8b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c2c86e8-feb7-47aa-aaae-45a84f5fe8b4
  5th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=68068&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/67140
  User / Company

## Provenance

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