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title: "UDC LOCAL PLAN VERIFICATION STUDY: ACHIEVING OUR CARBON TARGETS"
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# UDC LOCAL PLAN VERIFICATION STUDY: ACHIEVING OUR CARBON TARGETS

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acb9889d-8d98-4b13-ae2f-72b70adc6893

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## Summary

Uttlesford District Council, a local government authority, has completed a tender for the "UDC Local Plan Verification Study: Achieving Our Carbon Targets". This project falls within the energy and related services sector, aiming to assess how effectively the Local Plan policies align with the climate change objectives and carbon reduction goals. The procurement process followed an open method, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs). The tender period concluded on 8 November 2021, with the contract effective from 16 November 2021 until 31 December 2024. Bids were sought to evaluate multiple studies supporting the Local Plan, which were conducted to reinforce evidence for sustainable development until 2040.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for consultancies with expertise in environmental services, research, and development, particularly those focused on planning policies and climate strategies. Consultants with a background in conducting verification studies and working within local planning frameworks will find themselves well-positioned to deliver value in this verification process. This initiative not only fosters engagement in local governance but also enables businesses to contribute actively toward advancing the Council's climate change objectives.

## Notice

Uttlesford District Council invites consultancies to submit a proposal to work with the Council on a 'Verification Study' to test the degree to which the emerging and final version of the Local Plan policies and Spatial Strategy achieves its stated Vision and Objectives, in particular the Climate Change agenda, carbon emissions reduction and mitigation targets. The Council has commissioned several studies of direct relevance in order provide a sound evidence base on which to build the Spatial Strategy and Local Plan policies. Studies include the Sustainability Appraisal, Biodiversity, Water Cycle Management, Renewable Energy and Decarbonisation as well as the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP), transportation and Viability Appraisal. Consultants will work with these recommendations as well as the Council's local plan team in order to test the robustness of the emerging draft of the plan including its Spatial Strategy and Site Allocations. Consultants will act as an impartial and critical friend, drawing on their experience of other local plans, garden communities and proposed new settlement master plans and planning policies as well as climate change strategies and action plans to benchmark and to strengthen our approach. All consultants are working to the Council's corporate objective to address climate change and this commission should evaluate the extent to which this is being achieved. The criterion of deliverability of the Local Plan proposals is critical, along with the Council's strategy of working with promoters to ensure achievability of the predicted growth over the Local Plan period to 2040. Consultants should identify opportunities and make recommendations to address any deficiencies or areas for strengthening through the local plan process, reflected in the policies, design guidance and options/proposed sites in the spatial strategy. They may be required to defend this Verification Review at the Examination in Public as additional evidence to support the Local Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ff39bc-3776-41bb-b014-379692fa0f13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIGURA PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 09:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ff39bc-3776-41bb-b014-379692fa0f13
- 28 Apr 2022 at 09:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ff39bc-3776-41bb-b014-379692fa0f13
- 25 Nov 2021 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ff39bc-3776-41bb-b014-379692fa0f13
- 8 Nov 2021 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a96636cf-b26f-46c6-aeb5-a5831895cbbb
- 27 Oct 2021 at 10:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a96636cf-b26f-46c6-aeb5-a5831895cbbb
- 21 Oct 2021 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a96636cf-b26f-46c6-aeb5-a5831895cbbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ff39bc-3776-41bb-b014-379692fa0f13
  28th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a96636cf-b26f-46c6-aeb5-a5831895cbbb
  8th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf2e9c2e-7d99-4462-a69d-0eac1c0e5335
  Specification and Quality Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ac5b6aa-cd19-4b54-90b8-f342c3b20b9f
  Bidders Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3d85b28-8148-4333-8e3c-ab18e11ab4af
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bce64c02-b85a-481f-a12e-4ed38603a630
  Pricing Matrix
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0b5f85c-1ede-4520-9fdc-92ff233ed7dd
  Clarifications Register
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e664b40-dee4-40c3-bb22-1a6802599b15
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e6858c4-87b3-4d24-bdab-bfbafe53b73e

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