--- title: "SS17113 - Consultancy Support - Kent Minerals / Waste" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4ac0c4e-7854-4bbe-9dc7-0ee6af78b186" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4ac0c4e-7854-4bbe-9dc7-0ee6af78b186" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4ac0c4e-7854-4bbe-9dc7-0ee6af78b186.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4ac0c4e-7854-4bbe-9dc7-0ee6af78b186.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-03-23" --- # SS17113 - Consultancy Support - Kent Minerals / Waste Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4ac0c4e-7854-4bbe-9dc7-0ee6af78b186 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4ac0c4e-7854-4bbe-9dc7-0ee6af78b186) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4ac0c4e-7854-4bbe-9dc7-0ee6af78b186.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is seeking consultancy support for the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan under the tender titled "SS17113 - Consultancy Support - Kent Minerals / Waste". This procurement is categorized under the services industry with a focus on mining, basic metals, and related products. The tender process is in the active stage, and proposals must be submitted via the Kent Business Portal by 28 March 2018, with a contract period set to commence on 13 April 2018 and run until 12 March 2019. The estimated value of this consultancy contract is £49,999, with services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in environmental consultancy and planning support services. Businesses with expertise in statutory planning documentation and those familiar with local government processes will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could lead to further opportunities within the public sector, enhancing business growth and establishing valuable connections in the local governance landscape. ## Notice There is a requirement for specialist planning support and guidance to supplement resources in the delivery and adoption of the Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan which includes the associated Minerals Sites Plans and Partial Review work. The Local Plan is a statutory planning document that the County Council is obliged to prepare and adopt following independent examination by a planning inspector appointed by the Secretary of State. All tender returns are to be sent via the Kent business Portal, no other submission media will be accepted. All clarifications are to be submitted via the Kent Business Portal - Discussions function. Closure of questions will be the 22/03/2018 with responses due for return by the end of 23/03/2018. No late tenders will be accepted, so please allow time to upload your attached documents. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or .PDF, clearly signposted from the returned ITT document. If you have any issues with the use of the Kent business Portal, please email ProcurementCLI@kent.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc495ab7-b195-406e-8851-71f488bb90f7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2018 - 12 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2018 at 14:19 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc495ab7-b195-406e-8851-71f488bb90f7 - 22 Mar 2018 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3071f4-3ddd-4034-a555-8269dd13056a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc495ab7-b195-406e-8851-71f488bb90f7 23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3071f4-3ddd-4034-a555-8269dd13056a 22nd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertIda=9454bc8-352c-e811-80eb-005056b64545 Web link for Kent Business Portal - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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