---
title: "QQ25/003 Provision of a Local Plan Scoping Report of the Sustainability Appraisal."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05159e"
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buyer: "TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# QQ25/003 Provision of a Local Plan Scoping Report of the Sustainability Appraisal.

Buyer: TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05159e

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## Summary

Tamworth Borough Council has concluded the tender process for the Provision of a Local Plan Scoping Report of the Sustainability Appraisal, aimed at developing Stage A of the Sustainability Appraisal for the Tamworth Borough Council Local Plan 2022-2043. The contract, which moved through an open procurement method classified as below threshold open competition, started on 30th June 2025 and is expected to conclude on 31st October 2025. Located in Tamworth, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Notable dates in the tender process included an enquiry period ending on 9th June 2025 and a submission deadline on 13th June 2025. The award, announced on 7th August 2025, was granted to SLR Consulting Limited.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for specialist consultants providing services in business planning and environmental assessments. With the project's focus on sustainability appraisals, businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy and local government planning stand to benefit. The procurement allowed for open submissions, making it suitable for companies that are adept at offering innovative solutions and meeting quality standards, as demonstrated by the criteria placing considerable weight on price, quality, and social value. Such opportunities promote fostering relationships with public authorities and participating in sustainable local development projects.

## Notice

Tamworth Borough Council is seeking to engage a specialist consultant to produce a formal Scoping Report, in accordance with the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 and supporting government guidance. The project will set out Stage A of the Sustainability Appraisal (SA) of the emerging Tamworth Borough Council Local Plan 2022-2043, which is currently in the early stages of preparation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046869-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,280 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAMWORTH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B79 7BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Tamworth |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SLR CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 11:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046869-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 10:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022145-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046869-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022145-2025
  16th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1425

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tamworthbc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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