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title: "Tender for a Blaby District (New) Local Plan Sustainablity Appraisal"
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# Tender for a Blaby District (New) Local Plan Sustainablity Appraisal

Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2fd0117-a36d-480c-902a-a19792f6afc5

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## Summary

The Blaby District Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Tender for a Blaby District (New) Local Plan Sustainability Appraisal", aimed at engaging experienced consultants for a comprehensive review to support the new Local Plan. This procurement falls within the architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services sector and has a contract value of £60,000. The tender period is set to end on 30th April 2019, with the intended contract period beginning on 20th May 2019 and concluding on 31st May 2022. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing multiple bids to be presented.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialised in sustainability appraisals, environmental assessments, and planning services. Businesses equipped with expertise in strategic environmental assessment and sustainability reporting would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, which not only aims to support local governance but also fosters the growth of sustainable development initiatives within the region.

## Notice

Blaby District Council invites tenders from suitably experienced consultants to undertake a Sustainability Appraisal to support and inform a new Local Plan for the District. The consultants will be required to review and build on the plans, programmes & procedures review and baseline data (produced in-house), and undertake all further elements of Sustainability Appraisal (SA). The work will incorporate the requirements of the Strategic Environmental Assessment or 'SEA' Directive (SEA) , in order to support the timely delivery of the Local Plan. Any reference to SA in this brief is deemed to include the requirements of SEA. Blaby District Council is looking to engage consultants to review and finalise Stage A of the five stage approach to Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment, and to undertake stages B, C and D at a later date. The tasks required include: Stage A: Setting the context and objectives, establishing the baseline and deciding on the scope a) Review the Council's summary of relevant plans and programmes, baseline information and identification of key issues; and adding to these where necessary. b) Develop SA objectives. c) Consult with the relevant Consultation Bodies. d) Produce a SA Scoping Report. Stage B: Developing and refining alternatives and assessing effects a) Test the emerging Local Plan Objectives against the SA objectives. b) Test reasonable alternatives / scenarios against the SA objectives. c) Predict and evaluate the potential effects of emerging Local Plan spatial options and initial policy areas (including alternatives). d) Consider ways of mitigating potential adverse effects. e) Propose measures to monitor the environmental effects of the Local Plan. Stage C: Preparing the Sustainability Appraisal Report a) The Council will expect the consultant to prepare an SA Report to accompany each stage of consultation for the Local Plan. The reports will be updated at each stage and expected to document the SA process taken to date, assess all objectives, policies and proposals, appraise effects and make recommendations for mitigation and monitoring. Stage D: Consultation a) Seek representations on the report from statutory consultation bodies and other interested parties (including the public where appropriate). b) Appraise any significant changes resulting from the consultation and amend the SA report accordingly

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba65de2-3058-4ed3-a972-70ba13b4dd02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2019 - 30 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,820 |
| 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 | WELLAND PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE13 1GH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Melton |
| Electoral ward | Melton Warwick |
| Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2019 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba65de2-3058-4ed3-a972-70ba13b4dd02
- 1 Apr 2019 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418de18c-34fc-49c8-a78c-7afbbfd18175

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba65de2-3058-4ed3-a972-70ba13b4dd02
  23rd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/418de18c-34fc-49c8-a78c-7afbbfd18175
  1st April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  Link to eTendering Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.melton.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/selling_to_the_council.aspx

## Provenance

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