--- title: "QU513 - Birmingham Open Space Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-866c60ad-9aa5-478f-8893-08387e52baa0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-866c60ad-9aa5-478f-8893-08387e52baa0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-866c60ad-9aa5-478f-8893-08387e52baa0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-866c60ad-9aa5-478f-8893-08387e52baa0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-23" --- # QU513 - Birmingham Open Space Assessment Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-866c60ad-9aa5-478f-8893-08387e52baa0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-866c60ad-9aa5-478f-8893-08387e52baa0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-866c60ad-9aa5-478f-8893-08387e52baa0.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "QU513 - Birmingham Open Space Assessment," which falls under the environmental planning industry category. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage and the deadline for submission is noon on 15th September 2021. The contract period is set to commence around 27th September 2021 and will run for approximately eight months until 21st May 2022. Interested organisations should register on the Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system to submit their bids, and the assessment will cover various open spaces within the city to support the Birmingham Development Plan review. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental planning, urban mapping, and nature reserve services, as the project requires expertise in assessing open spaces and providing comprehensive recommendations for local planning policies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a suitable opportunity, particularly those with experience in conducting city-wide assessments and developing strategies for urban environmental improvements. Firms prepared to deliver high-quality assessments and detailed reporting will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Council wishes to invite a suitably experienced and qualified organisation to undertake an Open Space Assessment for the city in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and national guidance contained in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). This will form an integral part of the evidence base to underpin new open space and green infrastructure policies in the review of the Birmingham Development Plan (BDP). This contract will be for a period of approximately 8 months commencing approx. 27 September 2021 until 21 May 2022. A report should be produced and will need to: o Provide an NPPF and PPG compliant assessment of open spaces within the city. This will include defining local typologies and standards for open space and assessing the quantity, quality and accessibility of different types of open spaces across the city. Results should be presented on a city-wide as well as ward by ward (or other smaller defined area if considered more appropriate) basis. o Identify quantity and quality deficiencies at a ward or small-area level and make recommendations for addressing these. o Make recommendations for the updated local plan policy and provide open space provision and maintenance costings to support development of an up to date policy on developer contributions. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant tender documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 15th September 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beba4752-6417-441a-8224-e42b520000f8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Sep 2021 - 20 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 22114300 - Maps - 71222100 - Urban areas mapping services - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning - 92533000 - Nature reserve services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2021 at 23:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beba4752-6417-441a-8224-e42b520000f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beba4752-6417-441a-8224-e42b520000f8 23rd August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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