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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Provision of Cover for Contaminated Land and Air Quality Services"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Provision of Cover for Contaminated Land and Air Quality Services

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-894c6e91-a540-448f-a71a-6d39933042b2

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## Summary

The South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking qualified consultants for the "Provision of Cover for Contaminated Land and Air Quality Services." This procurement falls within the environmental services category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. Currently in the award stage, the council has recently awarded the contract to Environmental Protection Strategies Ltd, with a contract value of £60,000. The contract commenced on 14 October 2019 and will run until 14 October 2023, with the potential for annual extensions for up to three years. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, which invited detailed proposals from interested parties.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those experienced in contaminated land and air quality assessments. Companies with expertise in providing regulatory support for planning applications and those capable of offering peer review services would be well suited to compete for additional contracts of this nature. The requirement for consultants with demonstrated experience and minimal conflicts of interest ensures that this is a lucrative opportunity for established firms looking to expand their service offerings within local government frameworks.

## Notice

South Cambridgeshire is one of the fastest growing Districts in the Country. Development is disproportionately high, resulting in unprecedented numbers of Planning Applications requiring varying levels of assessment. South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking Consultants to provide ad-hoc support to assist the Council's Contaminated Land Service in responding to these Planning Applications, and to provide additional cover where required. The Project involves a number of work strands: * Ad-hoc assistance with responding to Planning Applications * Provision of a lead regulatory service for specified Major Sites * Provision of Specialist impartial advice / peer review capacity The Council is seeking to work with a suitably qualified Consultant who can demonstrate a high level of knowledge and practical experience of Contaminated Land, Air Quality and the Planning Process. This work forms part of the Council's statutory duties. The Consultant must demonstrate in writing that they have no conflicts of interest in respect of the work being sought, that cannot be effectively mitigated. Detailed proposals are now invited from Consultants. This contract is for 1 year term of ad-hoc assistance, with the option to extend each and every year for a further 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7d4f87-2db4-4ef2-998d-940efed4b3ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2019 - 14 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STRATEGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2019 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7d4f87-2db4-4ef2-998d-940efed4b3ec
- 5 Sep 2019 at 07:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/783d1e8c-5b6f-467f-ae0b-f0c860c31721

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7d4f87-2db4-4ef2-998d-940efed4b3ec
  9th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/783d1e8c-5b6f-467f-ae0b-f0c860c31721
  5th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ce432f43-adcf-e911-80f8-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.scambs.gov.uk

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