--- title: "GBC LH Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating Strategic Environment Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment) for the Development Management Policies Development Plan Document" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2079bf2-e562-4762-b311-07b222d7e07c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2079bf2-e562-4762-b311-07b222d7e07c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2079bf2-e562-4762-b311-07b222d7e07c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2079bf2-e562-4762-b311-07b222d7e07c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2019-09-12" --- # GBC LH Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating Strategic Environment Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment) for the Development Management Policies Development Plan Document Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2079bf2-e562-4762-b311-07b222d7e07c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2079bf2-e562-4762-b311-07b222d7e07c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2079bf2-e562-4762-b311-07b222d7e07c.json) ## Summary Guildford Borough Council, through SE Shared Services, is seeking tenders for the project titled "GBC LH Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating Strategic Environment Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment) for the Development Management Policies Development Plan Document." This procurement falls within the architectural, engineering, and planning services sector and is based in Surrey, South East England. The tendering process is currently open and is following an open procedure, which is below the specified threshold. The deadline for submissions is set for 4th October 2019, with the contract period expected to commence on 29th October 2019 and conclude on 27th October 2023. This tender represents a prime opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in sustainability appraisal, environmental assessments, and strategic planning services. Businesses engaged in environmental planning and natural resources management will find this tender particularly relevant. By successfully fulfilling the project requirements, firms can establish themselves as key contributors to local development initiatives, thereby enhancing their visibility and credibility within the public sector arena. ## Notice Guildford Borough Council ('the Council') recently adopted the Local Plan: strategy and sites (LPSS) Development Plan Document (DPD). This is the first of two DPDs currently envisaged to supersede the Local Plan 2003. The second DPD, which when adopted will fully replace the remaining policies of the Local Plan 2003, will consist of the more detailed development management policies ('DM DPD'). The Council's current Local Development Scheme (LDS) is not up-to-date and is under review. However it is currently envisaged that consultation on a Regulation 18 document will be undertaken in early 2020. The Council is intending to undertake only one Regulation 18 consultation comprising Issues, Options and Preferred Options. This is intended to be followed by only one Regulation 19 consultation, after which the intention is to submit the DM DPD to the Secretary of State for independent examination. In accordance with Section 19 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, it is a requirement to carry out a sustainability appraisal of each policy in a plan during its preparation. EU law, codified into UK law through The Strategic Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 and The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, includes a requirement to carry out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA). In-keeping with standard practice, the SEA should be embedded within the SA. The Council is inviting quotes from consultants to undertake the SA/SEA and HRA processes from Initial SA and HRA to accompany the first Regulation 18 consultation document through to the adoption of the DM DPD. Successfully fulfilling these requirements will ensure that the DM DPD is legally compliant and capable of being adopted as part of the Council's development plan. 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/56e6262e-a3c5-4afb-8e0e-cdb06fdda2f7 | | 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 | 12 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Oct 2019 - 27 Oct 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | SURREY | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU2 4BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Guildford | | Electoral ward | St Nicolas | | Westminster constituency | Guildford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services - 90712500 - Environmental institution building or planning ## Release History - 12 Sep 2019 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e6262e-a3c5-4afb-8e0e-cdb06fdda2f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56e6262e-a3c5-4afb-8e0e-cdb06fdda2f7 12th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.guildford.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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