--- title: "Copeland Local Plan 2017-2035: Habitats Regulation Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db7f0a07-012a-4ed6-90e8-4f5de874edb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db7f0a07-012a-4ed6-90e8-4f5de874edb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db7f0a07-012a-4ed6-90e8-4f5de874edb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db7f0a07-012a-4ed6-90e8-4f5de874edb4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-11-19" --- # Copeland Local Plan 2017-2035: Habitats Regulation Assessment Buyer: COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db7f0a07-012a-4ed6-90e8-4f5de874edb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db7f0a07-012a-4ed6-90e8-4f5de874edb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db7f0a07-012a-4ed6-90e8-4f5de874edb4.json) ## Summary The Copeland Borough Council is currently seeking qualified consultants for the tender titled "Copeland Local Plan 2017-2035: Habitats Regulation Assessment." This contract falls under the environmental planning category and is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 3rd December 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 10th December 2019 and conclude on 10th June 2020. The procurement method followed is an open procedure, which invites bids from all interested parties. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and planning services, particularly those with expertise in carrying out Habitats Regulations Assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that they are deemed suitable for this procurement. By engaging in this process, suitable businesses can contribute to shaping key local policy documents while potentially expanding their portfolio and enhancing their reputation in the industry. ## Notice Copeland Borough Council is producing a new Local Plan for the period 2017-2035 and is currently updating its evidence base to support and inform this document. The Council is therefore seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced consultants to: * Carry out stage one of the Habitats Regulations Assessment process (screening assessment) to consider the likely significant effects of emerging policies and allocations on Natura 2000 sites. A HRA Scoping Report should be produced which outlines the methodology used and contains the results of the screening assessment. * Carry out an Appropriate Assessment of the emerging policies and allocations if the screening stage identifies likely significant effects. An Appropriate Assessment Report should be produced which outlines the methodology and results of the AA process and identifies appropriate mitigation measures where necessary. Further details are provided in the Invitation to Tender documents which will be made available upon registering an interest in this opportunity via The Chest Procurement Portal. All correspondence, clarifications and submissions must be made via The Chest. For support to use the Chest please contact Proactis Help Centre: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f73f5a70-04a0-478b-b988-97cab92aab44 | | 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 | 19 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Dec 2019 - 10 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WHITEHAVEN | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA28 7SJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Kells and Sandwith | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90712000 - Environmental planning ## Release History - 19 Nov 2019 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f73f5a70-04a0-478b-b988-97cab92aab44 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f73f5a70-04a0-478b-b988-97cab92aab44 19th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b01e51a5-da0a-ea11-80fb-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.copeland.gov.uk/ - https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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