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title: "INVITATION TO QUOTE - For the provision of an Ecological Assessment of potential development sites for the West Suffolk Local Plan evidence base"
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# INVITATION TO QUOTE - For the provision of an Ecological Assessment of potential development sites for the West Suffolk Local Plan evidence base

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4797d86-0b63-4b0c-9694-9b8d13f13820

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Suffolk Sourcing for the provision of an Ecological Assessment of potential development sites related to the West Suffolk Local Plan evidence base. This tender, identified as WSC/2779/2019, falls within the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services industry category. The project is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by mid-day on 14 April 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2020 and conclude by 31 October 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the estimated contract value ranges from £15,000 to £25,000, with a postal delivery address located in Suffolk, East of England, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in ecological assessments and related services. Businesses adept in environmental consultancy, land assessment, or similar sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender can enhance business visibility, foster professional relationships within the public sector, and potentially lead to further contracting opportunities within the West Suffolk planning framework.

## Notice

INVITATION TO QUOTE - For the provision of an Ecological Assessment of potential development sites for the West Suffolk Local Plan evidence base. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Return deadline is mid-day on 14 April, 2020. Additional information: INVITATION TO QUOTE - For the provision of an Ecological Assessment of potential development sites for the West Suffolk Local Plan evidence base. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Return deadline is mid-day on 14 April, 2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b84432b-bbaf-4f40-a95e-6312e8e4198a |
| 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 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2020 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b84432b-bbaf-4f40-a95e-6312e8e4198a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b84432b-bbaf-4f40-a95e-6312e8e4198a
  11th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm

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