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title: "ARCHAEOLOGICAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
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# ARCHAEOLOGICAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-983e6a38-939b-4e70-be57-d1bcd79f265b

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## Summary

Salford City Council has recently completed a procurement process for "Archaeological Planning Services for Greater Manchester," classified under archaeological services. The tender, which was conducted using an open procedure, had a budget of £1,620,000 and aimed to enhance the Historic Environment Record while providing specialist archaeological advice across ten local planning authorities in the North West region of the UK. The procurement period concluded on 21 January 2020, and the resulting contract is set to run from 1 April 2020 until 31 March 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in archaeological services, particularly those capable of providing specialist advice on planning applications. Companies that thrive in collaborative environments and can engage with local authorities to encourage the utilisation of archaeological insights in planning will find this contract relevant. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender, as the procurement process actively encourages their participation in delivering these essential services.

## Notice

*To maintain an efficient service, with clear criteria against which case officers within LPAs are able to identify the need for specialist archaeological advice on planning applications. *To maintain and enhance the Historic Environment Record. Ensure accessibility to the ten LPAs, as well as other users, and encourage greater use of the information by case officers in LPAs when seeking specialist archaeological advice. *To encourage developers to seek specialist archaeological advice and utilise the HER prior to submitting a planning application. *To maximise the research and public benefit value of archaeological investigations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7bc5629-47e8-4556-a909-fa4c301e3060 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,620,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,620,000 |
| 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 | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2020 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7bc5629-47e8-4556-a909-fa4c301e3060

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7bc5629-47e8-4556-a909-fa4c301e3060
  10th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=470860622
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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