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title: "Local Plan 2040: Sustainability Appraisal 'Critical Friend' Assessment"
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buyer: "TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Local Plan 2040: Sustainability Appraisal 'Critical Friend' Assessment

Buyer: TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5605465e-0487-4383-90af-3450d1292e12

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## Summary

The Test Valley Borough Council has recently completed the tender process for 'Local Plan 2040: Sustainability Appraisal 'Critical Friend' Assessment', seeking a contractor to provide support for Sustainability Appraisal. The contract falls under environmental consultancy services, has a value of £15,000, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 29th May to 31st August 2023.

This procurement opportunity by Test Valley Borough Council offers potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the environmental consulting sector. The tender process is an open procedure, providing a chance for qualified contractors to showcase their expertise in supporting the council's Sustainability Appraisal goals. Businesses with experience in environmental consultancy services and a focus on sustainable development would be well-suited to compete for this contract, aligning with the council's strategic objectives.

## 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/a5859530-a610-4191-b6c9-37c09c8bf142 |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2023 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5859530-a610-4191-b6c9-37c09c8bf142

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5859530-a610-4191-b6c9-37c09c8bf142
  6th June 2023 - Awarded contract 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

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