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title: "Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of Maidstone Development Plan"
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# Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of Maidstone Development Plan

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a111984e-c63a-43b2-aa81-25fbc28bd3e9

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## Summary

The Maidstone Borough Council is procuring consultancy services for the preparation of technical studies to support the development of a new Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document. This includes a Sustainability Appraisal with a Habitats Regulations Assessment. The tender was released on 8th November 2022, with an Expression of Interest Deadline on 29th November 2022, and a final tender submission deadline on 6th December 2022. The evaluation is scheduled for the week commencing 6th December 2022, with the appointment of the contractor expected in the following week.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract period starting on 9th January 2023 and ending on 31st October 2025. The location of the project is in England, United Kingdom, under the main procurement category of services. Maidstone Borough Council is the buying organisation for this tender.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council ('the Council') is seeking to procure consultancy services for the preparation of technical studies to support the preparation of a new Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document (DPD). Specifically, the studies comprise a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a standalone Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA). Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Tuesday 8th November 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 29th November 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 6th December 2022 Evaluation: w/c 6th December 2022 Appointment of contractor: w/c 12th December 2022 All expressions of interest and subsequent submissions must be made via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99d1248-7140-4d7c-80ba-9f780528b285 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2022 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99d1248-7140-4d7c-80ba-9f780528b285

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99d1248-7140-4d7c-80ba-9f780528b285
  8th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ab270fa6-7b5f-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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