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title: "A Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) of the North Yorkshire Local Plan"
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# A Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) of the North Yorkshire Local Plan

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca27a891-4f14-435c-a3ab-c8074759a270

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) to support the North Yorkshire Local Plan. The contract falls under the industry category of development consultancy services, with additional classifications related to environmental issues and consultancy services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, having been published on 21 January 2025. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 21 February 2025, with the contract expected to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029. The assessment will involve locations including but not limited to the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Oversea Territories, Europe, and other international regions. The procurement method is open, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and impact assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, highlighting a focus on diversifying the pool of service providers. The successful tenderer will play a crucial role in providing essential evidence to shape the Local Plan, thereby influencing regional development policies. Companies experienced in risk or hazard assessment, environmental standards, and environmental indicators analysis will find this contract particularly relevant to their expertise, offering a significant opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with The North Yorkshire Council.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to award a contract for a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) of the North Yorkshire Local Plan. 2.3. The HRA will provide a key piece of the evidence base to support the preparation of the Plan at each stage up to Submission stage as well as at the Examination in Public.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab24d4c-8708-4e4f-9f10-4e031ac927f1 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
- 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction
- 90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction
- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab24d4c-8708-4e4f-9f10-4e031ac927f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab24d4c-8708-4e4f-9f10-4e031ac927f1
  21st January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89501&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104117
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

## Provenance

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