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title: "Swindon Landscape Study for the Swindon Borough Council new local plan"
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# Swindon Landscape Study for the Swindon Borough Council new local plan

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dce66a71-678e-4317-9709-d5c3646849c6

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council has awarded a contract for a Landscape Study as part of its new local plan, focusing on urban planning and landscape architectural services. The project, valued at £30,590, was awarded to Lepus Consulting. The study will include a Landscape Character Assessment, a Landscape Sensitivity Assessment for proposed housing and employment sites, and an assessment for renewable energy technologies. The contractual period started on 20th December 2024 and will run until 31st July 2025. This follows the tender process that ended on 18th October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the fields of urban planning and environmental development. Businesses with expertise in landscape character and sensitivity assessment can benefit from participating in such public sector contracts. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, encouraging qualified and experienced service providers to engage and potentially earn valuable credentials in municipal projects.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of a Landscape Study of the Swindon Borough Council Local Plan. Project description The primary aim of this commission is to produce a robust and up to date Landscape Study for the new Swindon Local Plan, which incorporates * Part 1: Swindon Borough Landscape Character Assessment * Part 2: Swindon Borough Landscape Sensitivity Assessment for proposed housing and employment sites * Part 3: Swindon Borough Landscape Sensitivity Assessment- for renewable energy technologies The initial contract term will be for 6 months. Full details relating to the works are provided in the RFQ documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com RFQ/Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, including the project reference and title clearly in the Subject title, by 3rd October, 12:00 Noon UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically via Messaging in ProContract tender portal. RFQ/Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 18th October 2024, 14:00hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Contracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN744745 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the RFQ/tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the RFQ/tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0166f18-1c3e-498f-b7dd-a42256ab41e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,590 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEPUS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0166f18-1c3e-498f-b7dd-a42256ab41e3
- 24 Sep 2024 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fbf5ec1-4d64-4693-a212-bc9fa6586a89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0166f18-1c3e-498f-b7dd-a42256ab41e3
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fbf5ec1-4d64-4693-a212-bc9fa6586a89
  24th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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