--- title: "Provision of an Integrated Assessment of the Council's Local Plan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8aee6cc-f835-406f-8bb4-05c4036f558c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8aee6cc-f835-406f-8bb4-05c4036f558c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8aee6cc-f835-406f-8bb4-05c4036f558c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8aee6cc-f835-406f-8bb4-05c4036f558c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BURY COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-07" --- # Provision of an Integrated Assessment of the Council's Local Plan Buyer: BURY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8aee6cc-f835-406f-8bb4-05c4036f558c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8aee6cc-f835-406f-8bb4-05c4036f558c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8aee6cc-f835-406f-8bb4-05c4036f558c.json) ## Summary Bury Council is currently conducting a public procurement process for the "Provision of an Integrated Assessment of the Council's Local Plan." This tender falls within the business services industry, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with a closing date for expressing interest set for 5:00 pm on 2nd July 2018 and a deadline for submitting completed tenders by 12 noon on the same day. The estimated value of the contract is £30,000, with the contract period beginning on 1st September 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for wide participation. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in assessments and planning services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on integrated assessments, sustainability consulting, or local planning may find this opportunity particularly suitable. Engaging in this project could enhance a firm's portfolio and expand its client base with local government entities, thereby fostering long-term business growth in the public sector. Interested parties are encouraged to register for the opportunity and thoroughly review the tender documentation for specific requirements. ## Notice Bury Council is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified consultancy to undertake an Integrated Assessment (IA) of our emerging Local Plan in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and national guidance contained in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). This will form an integral part of the evidence base to underpin the Local Plan and will ensure that sustainability, equality and health factors have been fully considered at each stage of the plan preparation. The IA should fully appraise reasonable alternatives and potential site allocations. The stages of plan preparation are as follows: Consult of Local Plan Options Report along with an Integrated Appraisal of Options - October 2018 Consult on Draft Local Plan along with draft Integrated Assessment. - Spring 2019 Consult on Submission Local Plan along with final draft Integrated Assessment - Winter 2019 Submit Local Plan to the Secretary of State along with final Integrated Assessment - Spring 2020 Please note that the above timescale is indicative Full details of the requirement are contained within the quotation documents which will be made available following expressing an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the 'Login and register interest in this opportunity' button. Once you have registered your interest you will be able to access the tender documentation. The closing time for expressing an interest in the opportunity via The Chest is 5.00 pm on Monday 2nd July 2018 The closing time for completed tender submissions, via The Chest, is 12 noon on Friday 6th July 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb4c24c-92d2-4893-bbab-11a839b752e1 | | 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 | 7 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | BURY COUNCIL | | Locality | BURY | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL9 0SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Bury | | Electoral ward | Bury East | | Westminster constituency | Bury North | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## 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 - 7 Jun 2018 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb4c24c-92d2-4893-bbab-11a839b752e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb4c24c-92d2-4893-bbab-11a839b752e1 7th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bury.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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