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title: "Specialist Tree, Ecology, Biodiversity and Landscape Advice"
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# Specialist Tree, Ecology, Biodiversity and Landscape Advice

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9e98baa-45df-4945-9643-34d731396cc2

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is running a procurement process for Specialist Tree, Ecology, Biodiversity, and Landscape Advice services. The contract involves providing specialist advice on planning matters related to ecology and landscape, supporting planning applications, and contributing to the development of the Local Plan. The contract value is £90,000, with the tender closing on 2nd February 2024. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender by Thurrock Council presents an opportunity for qualified tree, ecology, and landscape contractors to engage in strategic planning support activities. Businesses experienced in environmental auditing, services, and management are well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to participate in this open procedure procurement, offering potential for business growth in environmental consultancy services.

## Notice

Thurrock Council is seeking to appoint a contractor(s) to support the delivery of specialist tree, ecology and landscape advice to planning functions. We are looking to appoint suitable qualified and experienced tree, ecological, and landscape contractor, with experience in assessing, advising, and making recommendations on strategic planning matters and the impacts of development proposals in relation to ecology, biodiversity, and landscape matters. The contractor would be expected to support the determination of planning applications (including pre-applications, discharges of conditions, appeals, and enforcement); support the introduction of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) processes; support the development of the new Local Plan for the borough; and provide support to the Council's approach to the DCO process for emerging NSIPs in the borough (including National Grid Norwich to Tilbury, and future expansions of Tilbury Port). Additional information: All tender documents can be accessed via the Council's e-tendering portal In-Tend. Please use the link below to register. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19c79fb-ce58-46bc-9331-c8a09606cf43 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2024 at 09:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19c79fb-ce58-46bc-9331-c8a09606cf43
- 12 Jan 2024 at 09:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19c79fb-ce58-46bc-9331-c8a09606cf43
- 12 Jan 2024 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19c79fb-ce58-46bc-9331-c8a09606cf43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19c79fb-ce58-46bc-9331-c8a09606cf43
  12th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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