--- title: "Contract for the preparation and delivery of a SuDs Guidance document" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8626d85-6b5d-4b76-90d4-340863f18a13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8626d85-6b5d-4b76-90d4-340863f18a13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8626d85-6b5d-4b76-90d4-340863f18a13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8626d85-6b5d-4b76-90d4-340863f18a13.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-20" --- # Contract for the preparation and delivery of a SuDs Guidance document Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8626d85-6b5d-4b76-90d4-340863f18a13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8626d85-6b5d-4b76-90d4-340863f18a13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8626d85-6b5d-4b76-90d4-340863f18a13.json) ## Summary Somerset County Council is currently engaged in an open tender process for the "Contract for the preparation and delivery of a SuDs Guidance document" aimed at producing specific guidance for developers on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) within Somerset. The procurement is classified under research and development services, and has a total value of £50,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 31 January 2019, while the contract itself is scheduled to commence on 18 March 2019 and run until 17 March 2021. The delivery location for the guidance is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for SME consultancy firms and businesses involved in environmental management and engineering services. Companies with expertise in developing best practices for sustainable drainage solutions or those who can deliver comprehensive guidance tailored to local authorities would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Participation in this procurement could enhance a business’s profile in an increasingly important sector, focusing on sustainable development and environmental protection. ## Notice Somerset County Council has secured funding from the Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) to create Somerset-specific guidance for developers to assist them in creating high quality, multi-benefit, integrated Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) when designing developments in the county. This will incorporate specific requirements from all partners involved in the planning process. The intention is that the guidance will be adopted by Somerset's local planning authorities and will set a high standard of development that integrates SuDS into a design delivering multiple benefits. The guide will also help ensure measures are taken to safeguard the long-term maintenance and operation of these drainage features.For further details of this opportunity please visit www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf211cd2-c8af-40f4-ae6e-a4ad27adb49b | | 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 | 20 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 17 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 65100000 - Water distribution and related services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90710000 - Environmental management ## Release History - 20 Dec 2018 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf211cd2-c8af-40f4-ae6e-a4ad27adb49b - 20 Dec 2018 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4665010-dd84-4669-b13c-3e353b1007cc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf211cd2-c8af-40f4-ae6e-a4ad27adb49b 20th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4665010-dd84-4669-b13c-3e353b1007cc 20th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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