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title: "Review of Historical Areas of Attractive Landscape (AAL)"
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# Review of Historical Areas of Attractive Landscape (AAL)

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec560cf8-8f83-4b4d-8170-3bc78ee3343b

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes Council has initiated a tender titled "Review of Historical Areas of Attractive Landscape (AAL)" for land management services. This study aims to assess valued landscape characteristics in designated Areas of Attractive Landscapes, contributing to decision-making in planning and development processes. The procurement is open with a tender period ending on September 7, 2023, and a contract period from October 2, 2023, to March 31, 2024, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs in the services category. The study location is in Milton Keynes, South East, United Kingdom.

This tender by the Milton Keynes Council presents an opportunity for businesses in geological consultancy, research consultancy, environmental engineering, urban planning, landscape architecture, and related services to engage in valuable work. Businesses interested in contributing to landscape protection and consultancy services would find this tender suitable. The open procedure below threshold allows for diverse participation, aligning with the council's aim to enhance public spaces and planning processes with expert input.

## Notice

The scope of the study will be a review of the Areas of Attractive Landscapes (AAL) in light of the valued landscape characteristics highlighted in the Landscape Character Types (LCTs) of the Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) (2022). This will form part of the evidence base that will allow us to consider designating the refreshed AALs in the New City Plan. The study will assist in the decision-making process when reviewing planning applications and appeal cases. The purpose of the study is to articulate valued aspects of landscape within the defined study area and develop a knowledge and understanding about the area's natural beauty, special qualities, landscape and cultural features within it which contribute to valued landscapes Additional information: For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/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/04050dfa-8c70-4880-b78f-642693869eb5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 70332100 - Land management services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services
- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 90721100 - Landscape protection services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04050dfa-8c70-4880-b78f-642693869eb5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04050dfa-8c70-4880-b78f-642693869eb5
  17th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home
- https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

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