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title: "Contract Award - Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contract Award - Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b5d0c42-36ec-4830-831a-7202782421b7

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## Summary

The Lincolnshire County Council is seeking consultancy services for a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment concerning multiple solar farm developments across Lincolnshire. The contract titled "Contract Award - Consultancy Services for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment" has a total value of £100,000, with a minimum value of £75,000. The procurement method employed was an Exception to Normal Tendering Route, and the contract is set to commence on 14th February 2022, lasting initially until 13th February 2023, with an optional extension of twelve months depending on project needs. The tenders were due by 10th February 2022, with the procurement classified under Environmental management.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consulting, particularly those with expertise in landscape and visual impact assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this field could greatly benefit from participating in this contract, especially those familiar with UK planning processes and sustainability assessments. The scope of the work, linked to the rapidly growing renewable energy sector, can provide substantial growth potential for consultants adept at engaging with the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) framework and delivering high-quality assessments for diverse development projects.

## Notice

The Lincolnshire County Council (the Council) requires professional consultancy services to assess the Landscape and Visual Impact connected to a number of developments that are proposed in Lincolnshire. The Council has recently been contacted by several developers who will be making applications to the Planning Inspectorate under the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) planning regime for five (5) solar farms across Lincolnshire comprising around 12,000 acres of land. The contract term is for the initial twelve (12) months period starting from 14th February 2022 until 13th February 2023. Any additional services beyond the initial term of the contract are yet to be determined and shall be dependant on the way the applications are progressing, as well as the developer. As a result, the contract shall contain an option for the Council to extend the Contract by one (1) additional period of twelve (12) months. The contract end date, if the extension is taken out, shall be 14th February 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efe1895-eac6-46bd-bf00-552cbb6c8f62 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exception to Normal Tendering Route, utilising the Council's Contract and Procurement Procedure Rules |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2022 - 14 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AAH PLANNING CONSUTLANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90710000 - Environmental management

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efe1895-eac6-46bd-bf00-552cbb6c8f62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efe1895-eac6-46bd-bf00-552cbb6c8f62
  26th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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