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title: "Strategic Rural and Urban Landscape Study for Torbay"
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# Strategic Rural and Urban Landscape Study for Torbay

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f09edeac-db5d-4583-b5fe-4d14b9d62e4e

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## Summary

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process for a "Strategic Rural and Urban Landscape Study for Torbay," classified under "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" with additional classifications in environmental services. The contract, valued at £60,000, was awarded to Stephenson Halliday Ltd. This study aims to provide evidence on various landscape assessments to support the updated Torbay Local Plan 2022-2040. The procurement followed a competitive quotation method below the threshold and involved consulting services to assess valued landscapes and urban spaces. Key dates include the closing of the tender period on 11 June 2024 and the contract period from 20 June 2024 to 20 March 2025, with the delivery location in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and environmental services sectors, particularly those specialising in landscape assessment and urban planning. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate. The project requires expertise in both rural and urban landscape evaluation, creating a conducive environment for firms that have a strong background in these areas. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to build their portfolios and establish stronger relationships with public sector clients, leading to potential future engagements.

## Notice

Consultancy work to provide evidence on Rural (Landscape Character Assessment, Landscape Sensitivity Assessment and assessment of Valued Landscapes) and Urban Landscape (including a review of Local Green Spaces, ULPAs and Public Open Spaces) to support the preparation of the updated Torbay Local Plan 2022-2040

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd136aa-6a19-4995-8bae-6776d774f287 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEPHENSON HALLIDAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 19:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd136aa-6a19-4995-8bae-6776d774f287
- 28 Jun 2024 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd136aa-6a19-4995-8bae-6776d774f287

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd136aa-6a19-4995-8bae-6776d774f287
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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