--- title: "Rutland County Council: Local Plan Green and Blue Infrastructure Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe668a23-08d1-4315-9616-bc9dc4d0fb81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe668a23-08d1-4315-9616-bc9dc4d0fb81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe668a23-08d1-4315-9616-bc9dc4d0fb81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe668a23-08d1-4315-9616-bc9dc4d0fb81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-10" --- # Rutland County Council: Local Plan Green and Blue Infrastructure Study Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe668a23-08d1-4315-9616-bc9dc4d0fb81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe668a23-08d1-4315-9616-bc9dc4d0fb81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe668a23-08d1-4315-9616-bc9dc4d0fb81.json) ## Summary Rutland County Council is facilitating the procurement of the "Local Plan Green and Blue Infrastructure Study," a project aimed at auditing and updating the existing assessments of green and blue infrastructure in Rutland. This process, currently in the award stage, had a deadline for quote submissions on 30th March 2022, with a contract period commencing from 26th April 2022 and concluding on 30th September 2025. The procurement employs an open method, inviting all interested parties to participate in this study categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in research and development, consultancy services, and feasibility studies. Companies with expertise in environmental assessments, GIS data management, and local needs consultation would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The supportive nature of this procurement, catering to small and medium enterprises, enhances potential business growth for entities looking to engage with local authorities on community-focused projects. ## Notice Rutland County Council is issuing this Request for Quotation in respect of Local Plan Green and Blue Infrastructure Study. The purpose of this study is to: * Audit and update the existing assessment of open space and G/BI in Rutland published in the Sport and Recreation Facility Strategy & Open Space Informal Recreation Assessment (Nov 2015) and Review of Open Space, Sport, Recreation Facilities and Green Infrastructure in Rutland (2009) * Update the open space database and mapping of G/BI by typology in an appropriate format for the Council's GIS system. The Rutland Planning Policy team will provide the shapefiles of the existing open space database. * Undertake a Local Needs Assessment which will include direct consultation with key stakeholders, the community, and developers. * Provide recommendations and strategy based on the assessment of open space and G/BI and the Local Needs Assessment including opportunities which will encompass recreation, permeability, Climate change, environmental enhancement, and biodiversity. * Produce a Playing Pitch Strategy for outdoor sports facilities that follows the methodology set out in national guidance (Sport England). * Provide recommendations for suitable G/BI policies, standards, and designations to be included in the Local Plan. Recognising that Rutland is a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging authority. * Provide guidance for use by Development Management colleagues to allow them to effectively assess G/BI in planning applications, especially major housing and employment allocations and potential new settlements. * Provide recommendations for a strategic approach to G/BI investment from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Further information regarding our specification requirements are set out in Appendix 1. CONTRACT PERIOD: 26th APRIL 2022 - 30th SEPTEMBER 2025 The deadline for completed quote submissions to be received on the eTendering Portal is 12:00 noon on 30th March 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce25f99-18ac-47df-ab5f-bcd333d33811 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Apr 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 | | 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 | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OAKHAM | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE15 6HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Rutland | | Electoral ward | Oakham South | | Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 10 Mar 2022 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce25f99-18ac-47df-ab5f-bcd333d33811 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce25f99-18ac-47df-ab5f-bcd333d33811 10th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4c1b28d6-56a0-ec11-8112-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 ProContract Link ## Notice URLs - https://www.rutland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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