--- title: "Worcestershire Mineral Site Allocations Development Plan Document: Sustainability Appraisal" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-930e33ae-e1d6-4118-8d71-22b2825095b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-930e33ae-e1d6-4118-8d71-22b2825095b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-930e33ae-e1d6-4118-8d71-22b2825095b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-930e33ae-e1d6-4118-8d71-22b2825095b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-05-04" --- # Worcestershire Mineral Site Allocations Development Plan Document: Sustainability Appraisal Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-930e33ae-e1d6-4118-8d71-22b2825095b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-930e33ae-e1d6-4118-8d71-22b2825095b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-930e33ae-e1d6-4118-8d71-22b2825095b0.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is seeking tenders for the "Worcestershire Mineral Site Allocations Development Plan Document: Sustainability Appraisal". This project falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV Code: 73000000). The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 4pm on 15th June 2020. The contract will last for 3 years and 5 months, starting from 3rd August 2020 and ending on 31st December 2023. The primary location for this procurement is Worcestershire, United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in sustainability appraisal and environmental assessment methodologies, particularly those familiar with the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and the SEA Regulations. Businesses that specialise in research and development services, especially in the context of environmental sustainability, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could help such firms expand their portfolios and establish a partnership with a local government authority. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is the Mineral Planning Authority (MPA) for the county of Worcestershire. WCC's Minerals and Waste Planning Policy team is preparing a Mineral Site Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD). Once adopted, the DPD will be used by the MPA to determine applications for mineral development. The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires Sustainability Appraisal (SA) of the DPD. Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to provide legally-compliant Sustainability Appraisal (SA) of the emerging Mineral Site Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD), which satisfies the requirements of the SEA Regulations. Production should follow the established methodology set out in the government's Planning Practice Guidance and 'Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive', and the RTPI's Strategic Environmental Assessment practice advice. The Contract duration will be for a period of 3 years 5 months. The Service required is as detailed in the Service Specification (Appendix 1). Please ensure that you 'Express an Interest' in order to view all related documents and then you must 'Opt in' in order to access the Questionnaires for completion. Closing Date for receipt of tender submissions: Monday 15th June 2020 4pm. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ca5b39-d4e0-4f9c-af6e-751ed9e6d914 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 4 May 2020 at 14:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ca5b39-d4e0-4f9c-af6e-751ed9e6d914 - 4 May 2020 at 14:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ca5b39-d4e0-4f9c-af6e-751ed9e6d914 - 4 May 2020 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ca5b39-d4e0-4f9c-af6e-751ed9e6d914 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40ca5b39-d4e0-4f9c-af6e-751ed9e6d914 4th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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