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title: "Uttlesford District Council Infrastructure Development Plan"
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# Uttlesford District Council Infrastructure Development Plan

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc259666-2be5-4bed-bf1e-490c8078c2a1

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## Summary

Essex County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the Uttlesford District Council Infrastructure Development Plan, focusing on infrastructure works consultancy services within the East of England. The procurement process was initiated through an open tender method, with a significant emphasis on both price and quality (60:40 weighting). The tender period concluded on 4th May 2021, with the contract period running from 17th May 2021 to 31st January 2024. The total contract value is £69,927.21, reflecting the critical role that this plan will play in shaping the new Local Plan for the district, which is set to be developed by the end of 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in consultancy and infrastructure sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in infrastructure planning, local economic development, and climate change adaptation will be well-suited to compete. The specifications call for a collaborative approach, highlighting the need for strong partnerships and a commitment to innovative solutions that address the region's growth plans, making this a lucrative chance for businesses ready to contribute to sustainable development initiatives.

## Notice

Uttlesford District Council invited consultancy teams to submit a proposal to work with the Council on the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) as a critical element in the preparation of the new Local Plan for the district, commencing with a review and updating of the baseline, followed by a draft IDP and viability assessment of the preferred spatial option; to be completed by the end of 2022. An open and transparent request for quotation procedure was undertaken for this requirement. Bids were submitted via email and the original notice was advertised on contracts finder. There was a 60:40 price:quality weighting; and the bidder with the highest overall score was awarded the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abde65a-0a9d-4c14-9e53-a03c211f6930 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,927 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,927 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAND USE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 May 2021 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abde65a-0a9d-4c14-9e53-a03c211f6930
- 28 Apr 2021 at 13:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1082c330-e4d4-42b3-9326-190f87b3a0c6
- 19 Apr 2021 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1082c330-e4d4-42b3-9326-190f87b3a0c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abde65a-0a9d-4c14-9e53-a03c211f6930
  13th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1082c330-e4d4-42b3-9326-190f87b3a0c6
  28th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a40d8501-921c-4333-bc83-3161a67e2ee5
  Pricing Matrix
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4aabd46e-4220-48db-aa85-0052578cf96b
  RFQ & Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec683ecf-4a7c-49b8-91e0-0648400bb56e
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73ce5da7-9586-48cd-a444-d081ce5223b6
  Bidder Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e4686c4-abc8-4044-ab6f-0648efc698b5
  Clarification Questions

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