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title: "Consultancy Services for Sustainability Appraisal Scoping, Sustainability Appraisal/SEAs and Habitat Regulations Assessments to support the West Suffolk Local Plan - Invitation to Quote - AWARD"
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# Consultancy Services for Sustainability Appraisal Scoping, Sustainability Appraisal/SEAs and Habitat Regulations Assessments to support the West Suffolk Local Plan - Invitation to Quote - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d71ba6d4-c337-41ea-8293-f6850f9ab93c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Suffolk Sourcing authority issuing a tender titled "Consultancy Services for Sustainability Appraisal Scoping, Sustainability Appraisal/SEAs and Habitat Regulations Assessments to support the West Suffolk Local Plan," aimed at supporting the development of a new Local Plan for West Suffolk. The tender process is classified under the business services industry, specifically consulting. The contract was awarded on 17th January 2019, following a deadline for submissions on 8th January 2019. The estimated contract value is £70,000, with a minimum threshold of £40,000, covering services to be provided until 31st December 2022 and taking place in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for consultancy firms with expertise in sustainability assessments and regulatory compliance. Businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, planning services, and regulatory assessments would be well-suited to compete. Firms that can demonstrate the requisite skills and experience in producing sustainability reports and navigating local planning regulations are encouraged to engage, given the project’s emphasis on enhancing the West Suffolk Local Plan amidst the forthcoming merger of the local councils.

## Notice

Return deadline is 17:00 on 8th January 2019. Consultancy Services for Sustainability Appraisal Scoping, Sustainability Appraisal/SEAs and Habitat Regulations Assessments to support the West Suffolk Local Plan. Forest Heath District Council and St Edmundsbury Borough Council will formally merge into a single council known as West Suffolk in May 2019. Ahead of this, the Councils will shortly commence work on the development of a new Local Plan for West Suffolk. The Local Development Scheme (LDS) timeline for the preparation of the Plan is attached to this schedule at Annex A, which is currently progressing through the Council's committee process for adoption in December 2018. To support and inform the West Suffolk Local Plan, the Council is seeking a consultancy to produce a Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report and Sustainability Appraisals/SEAs and Habitat Regulations Assessment reports. A summary of the work required is set out in table 1 below. Consultants bidding for this work should review these requirements carefully and ensure they are able to provide the requisite skills and expertise to undertake and deliver this project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71cbc7a0-9fe7-4bbe-8f5f-07623b9c387a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,262 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71cbc7a0-9fe7-4bbe-8f5f-07623b9c387a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71cbc7a0-9fe7-4bbe-8f5f-07623b9c387a
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Business/Selling_to_the_Council/index.cfm

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