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title: "A Landscape Capacity Study"
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# A Landscape Capacity Study

Buyer: EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3576b1d-2f62-46e5-8de1-b0996b7dc115

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## Summary

The East Hampshire District Council has successfully awarded a contract for a Landscape Capacity Study, valued at £37,825, to The Terra Firma Consultancy Ltd. This open tender, concluded on 1st January 2018, aimed to assess the landscape's capacity for development in rural areas outside the South Downs National Park. The contract period runs from 27th April 2018 until 23rd October 2018 and falls within the research consultancy services sector, specifically focusing on informing the local plan for East Hampshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in landscape assessment and urban planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly benefit from this contract, as it demonstrates a need for innovative solutions in environmental consultancy. Firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts or those aiming to engage with local councils might find this sector's requirements aligned with their capabilities.

## Notice

East Hampshire District Council ('the Authority') wishes to appoint a Consultant ('the supplier') to prepare a Landscape Capacity Study (including an assessment to define the boundaries of the study to be referred to as 'Local Areas') to inform the evidence base for the East Hampshire Local Plan. The study will assess the relative capacity of the landscape to accommodate development in the rural areas of the District, outside the South Downs National Park, and outside of the established settlement boundaries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d763d4a-c76e-4b22-8f71-6e61a220800f |
| 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 | 1 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2018 - 23 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,422 |
| 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 | EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TERRA FIRMA CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 May 2018 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d763d4a-c76e-4b22-8f71-6e61a220800f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d763d4a-c76e-4b22-8f71-6e61a220800f
  1st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY154360
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