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title: "Stage 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment update / review and an Outline Water Cycle Study for the emerging Sandwell Local Plan"
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# Stage 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment update / review and an Outline Water Cycle Study for the emerging Sandwell Local Plan

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86122d4d-36e0-4862-a42c-a474f57b544a

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking consultants to update/review a Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and produce an Outline Water Cycle Study for the Sandwell Local Plan. The procurement stage is open, with a deadline for tender submissions by January 10, 2024. The contract period is set to start on January 22, 2024, and end on June 30, 2024. The industry categories for this tender include technical planning services, urban planning, landscape architectural services, and environmental planning. The procurement method details an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract value of £60,000.

This tender provides an opportunity for suitably qualified consultants to engage in urban planning and environmental development projects within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is the buying organisation facilitating this tender process, which aims to enhance the evidence base for the Sandwell Local Plan in accordance with national planning policy guidelines.

## Notice

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (The Council) wishes to commission suitably qualified consultants to undertake an update to / review of an existing Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) and to produce a new Outline Water Cycle Study (WCS) for the borough in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Planning Practice Guidance (PPG), and Environment Agency (EA) guidance. This will form an integral part of the evidence base underpinning the emerging Sandwell Local Plan. Additional information: To apply, please submit your responses to the questions within the quotation documents, along with the pricing schedule and any other documents required, via the InTend portal Delivery Notes N/A Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4061ca0-980c-4c72-aef9-9e3f082c4962 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2023 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4061ca0-980c-4c72-aef9-9e3f082c4962

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4061ca0-980c-4c72-aef9-9e3f082c4962
  5th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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