--- title: "GB-Lowestoft: Landscape Character and Settlement Fringe Assessment and Sensitivity Analysis SCDCPROC247Q" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e131136-0355-42e1-9896-51202a475891" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e131136-0355-42e1-9896-51202a475891" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e131136-0355-42e1-9896-51202a475891.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e131136-0355-42e1-9896-51202a475891.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-11" --- # GB-Lowestoft: Landscape Character and Settlement Fringe Assessment and Sensitivity Analysis SCDCPROC247Q Buyer: SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e131136-0355-42e1-9896-51202a475891 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e131136-0355-42e1-9896-51202a475891) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e131136-0355-42e1-9896-51202a475891.json) ## Summary The Suffolk Coastal District Council is currently seeking experienced landscape consultants for an important project titled "Landscape Character and Settlement Fringe Assessment and Sensitivity Analysis" under the tender ID BIP282866958. This procurement falls within the Urban planning and landscape architectural services sector and has an estimated value of £25,000, with a minimum bid value of £10,000. The tender period ends on 16th November 2017, and the contract is expected to commence on 6th December 2017, lasting until 5th February 2018. The procurement method is open, indicating that any qualified party may submit a tender. This opportunity is particularly well-suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in landscape assessments and urban planning. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in conducting similar studies and analyses will be in a competitive position. Engaging in this project not only offers the chance to work with local authorities but also contributes to shaping the future landscape development and planning efforts across the region. Interested businesses should act promptly to meet the submission deadline and position themselves for potential collaboration with the Suffolk Coastal District Council and its partners. ## Notice Suffolk Coastal District Council (SCDC), Ipswich Borough Council (IBC), Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are moving forward with their respective Local Plans in an aligned way. Preparation and review of their Local Plans will consider how best to deliver new development in the most appropriate locations. Considerable joint working is between the four authorities is taking place on evidence and consistent strategic policy approaches across the four authority areas. In addition, each local authority will have less strategic locally specific policies covering a range of topic areas. Experienced landscape consultants are invited to undertake a Landscape Character Assessment for Suffolk Coastal District Council and Settlement Fringe Sensitivity Analysis for the four authorities. The aim is to provide a detailed understanding the unique combination of elements and features that contribute to the character of the local landscape and provide an analysis of the sensitivity of landscape in particular around the rural-urban fringe to key settlements to future development. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8080d6-8624-489a-923f-29fb6cfea187 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2017 - 5 Feb 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | WOODBRIDGE | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP12 1RT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Melton | | Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2017 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8080d6-8624-489a-923f-29fb6cfea187 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f8080d6-8624-489a-923f-29fb6cfea187 11th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lowestoft:-Landscape-Character-and-Settlement-Fringe-Assessment-and-Sensitivity-Analysis-SCDCPROC247Q/8MJJ5WCHQ5 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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