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title: "Expert Landscape Witness for Planning Appeal Inquiry"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Expert Landscape Witness for Planning Appeal Inquiry

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd6fad18-eca9-457c-bb80-5e7d6855ad50

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is currently seeking an Expert Landscape Witness for a planning appeal inquiry related to a refused residential development application for up to 30 dwellings located adjacent to 8 Bedford Road, Cople. The tender, classified under "Urban planning and landscape architectural services" (CPV code: 71400000), is being conducted through an open procedure, with submissions due by 6 February 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 13 February 2019 and will last until 13 February 2020. Interested parties can access tender documents via the In-Tend platform.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in urban planning and landscape architecture, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in providing expert witness services for planning appeals would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract not only allows businesses to expand their portfolios but also to contribute to significant developments within the East of England region.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council requires a Landscape Expert Witness and evidence for this planning appeal to be heard by way of Public Inquiry. The case relates to a refused outline planning application 18/00596/MAO by Que-Fraz Developments Ltd at land adjacent to 8 Bedford Road, Cople for outline planning permission with all matters reserved except access, for a residential development of up to 30 dwellings. Additional information: Tender documents can be obtained by logging into In-Tend:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5151a274-181a-4287-acd3-bdbdef9bd0c7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2019 - 13 Feb 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2019 at 12:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5151a274-181a-4287-acd3-bdbdef9bd0c7
- 11 Jan 2019 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5151a274-181a-4287-acd3-bdbdef9bd0c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5151a274-181a-4287-acd3-bdbdef9bd0c7
  11th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford

## Provenance

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