--- title: "Green Belt Assessment Birmingham Local Plan Review" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ed05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ed05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed05.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-13" --- # Green Belt Assessment Birmingham Local Plan Review Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ed05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ed05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ed05.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council has issued a tender titled "Green Belt Assessment Birmingham Local Plan Review" aimed at assessing its Green Belt land for informing the Birmingham Local Plan Review spanning from 2020 to 2042. This procurement process falls under the services category and involves urban planning and development consultancy services. The tender is in the procurement stage with submissions due via the Council's e-tendering system by noon on 3rd April 2025. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to register on the system to express their interest and submit relevant documents. Key dates to note include the enquiry period ending on 27th March 2025 and the contract duration running from 22nd May 2025 to 25th September 2025. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning, research consultancy, and development consultancy. The project requires thorough expertise and is suitable for experienced consultants capable of conducting comprehensive assessments aligned with the National Planning Policy Framework. Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery, backed by robust evidence, are well-positioned to succeed given the Council's evaluation criteria which weigh quality at 80% and price at 20%. Engaging in this project can elevate a company's profile within the public sector and open further avenues within government planning and development initiatives. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (BCC) wishes to invite suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake an assessment of its Green Belt land including the identification of any Grey Belt sites to inform and support the preparation of the Birmingham Local Plan Review (2020-2042). The purpose of the commission is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the extent to which the land designated as Green Belt within Birmingham fulfils the essential characteristics as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Paragraphs 142-152 and serves the five purposes, which are: * to check the unrestricted sprawl of large built-up areas * to prevent neighbouring towns merging into one another * to assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment * to preserve the setting and special character of historic towns; and * to assist in urban regeneration, by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 22nd April 2022 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009324-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 May 2025 - 25 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71410000 - Urban planning services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2025 at 17:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009324-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009324-2025 13th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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