--- title: "GB-Cromer: PROC158 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Services to support preparation of Local Plan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd465242-908a-41ae-890a-96cd51a6ed9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd465242-908a-41ae-890a-96cd51a6ed9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd465242-908a-41ae-890a-96cd51a6ed9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd465242-908a-41ae-890a-96cd51a6ed9e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "North Norfolk District Council" published: "2026-09-17" --- # GB-Cromer: PROC158 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Services to support preparation of Local Plan Buyer: North Norfolk District Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd465242-908a-41ae-890a-96cd51a6ed9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd465242-908a-41ae-890a-96cd51a6ed9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd465242-908a-41ae-890a-96cd51a6ed9e.json) ## Summary North Norfolk District Council is commissioning strategic environmental assessment (SEA) services to support preparation of its new Local Plan. The work covers preparation of the SEA Scoping Report, Environmental Reports and related SEA documentation at key stages of plan preparation. The appointed consultant will also provide continuing environmental advice and support so that SEA is integrated with the Council’s Local Plan programme. The assessment will identify, describe and evaluate likely significant effects of the emerging Local Plan and reasonable alternatives, supporting the Council’s plan-making decisions. This is a professional planning and environmental assessment service, classified under urban planning services (CPV 71410000), for delivery in the East of England. The procurement has reached tender: the Council invited offers through an open procedure. The deadline for tender submissions was 12:00 on 12 October 2026. The contract period is from 26 October 2026 to 25 April 2029. Its estimated value is between £50,000 and £100,000, inclusive of the stated minimum and maximum estimates, in GBP. The requirement is for one service category rather than a published multi-lot arrangement. The procurement concerns an ongoing commission alongside Local Plan preparation, with outputs required at key plan-making stages and continuing advisory support. Offers are assessed against the procurement’s stated selection and award requirements. This opportunity suits environmental consultancies and planning practices with suitably qualified staff who can deliver Strategic Environmental Assessment for local plans. Strong candidates will need practical expertise in preparing SEA scoping reports, environmental reports and associated assessment documents, together with the ability to evaluate significant environmental effects and reasonable alternatives. The commission also calls for experience advising a public-sector planning client throughout an iterative plan-making programme, coordinating assessment work with milestones and providing clear ongoing support. It may suit small and medium-sized enterprises, including specialist environmental assessment firms or planning consultancies with relevant partners and sufficient capacity to maintain advice and documentation across the commission. ## Notice The Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified consultants to provide SEA services throughout the preparation of the Local Plan. The commission will include the preparation of the SEA Scoping Report, Environmental Reports and associated SEA documentation at key stages of plan preparation, together with ongoing advice and support to ensure the SEA process is effectively integrated with the Council's Local Plan programme. SEA is an iterative process that runs alongside Local Plan preparation, helping to identify, describe and evaluate the likely significant effects of the emerging Local Plan and reasonable alternatives. Government guidance on the new plan making system confirms the expectation that new local plans will need to undertake Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) if certain criteria set out under Regulation 5 of The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 are met. Furthermore, the Government has stated that they consider that all local plans will need to carry out SEA. Therefore, the Council requires SEA to inform the preparation of the new Local Plan. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. In the event that debra,beckles@north-norfolk.gov.uk is unavailable contact daniel.king@north-norfolk.gov.uk The tenderbox opens at 10:00 Monday 21 September 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec7b891-5066-4125-8c90-faa9c57700f1 | | 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 | 17 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Oct 2026 - 25 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | North Norfolk District Council | | Locality | CROMER | | Postcode area | Norwich | | Postcode | NR27 9EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk | | Local authority | North Norfolk | | Electoral ward | Cromer Town | | Westminster constituency | North Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71410000 - Urban planning services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2026 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec7b891-5066-4125-8c90-faa9c57700f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ec7b891-5066-4125-8c90-faa9c57700f1 17th September 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Cromer:-PROC158-Strategic-Environmental-Assessment-(SEA)-Services-to-support-preparation-of-Local-Plan/X8U7775CC2 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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