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title: "Wales Coast Path Least Restrictive Access Project (Monmouthshire and Newport)"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147710"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Wales Coast Path Least Restrictive Access Project (Monmouthshire and Newport)

Buyer: MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147710

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## Summary

Monmouthshire County Council is leading a public procurement process titled "Wales Coast Path Least Restrictive Access Project (Monmouthshire and Newport)" focused on making sections of the Wales Coast Path more accessible. The project, classified under the "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" category, aims to enhance accessibility guided by Least Restrictive Access principles. The tender, using an open procurement method, was released on 29th January 2025, with the consulting contract awarded on 12th February 2025 to Alistair Burroughs Design Partnership Limited. Key focus areas include Rogiet to Black Rock and Newport Wetlands, and the project is currently at the award stage. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accessibility consulting, landscape architecture, and infrastructure development. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies, cost analysis, and implementing inclusive design principles would find this project highly beneficial for showcasing their skills and expanding their presence in public sector projects. By contributing to this initiative, businesses can help promote healthier lifestyles, enhance tourism, and improve public access to green spaces, leading to potential long-term collaborations with local authorities.

## Notice

Experience Community (EC) conducted an assessment of what changes could be made to make various stretches of the Wales Coast Path more accessible for more people, using Least Restrictive Access principles in 2023/24. However the report was quite basic and did not take into account, costs, other options such as removing gates, or the other various restrictions and considerations needed to be covered before any works could commence and that could enhance the project further.Monmouthshire has a policy of making paths more accessible where possible. Our policy for Equality and Least Restrictive Access can be found in our Countryside Access policy, protocol and operational management guide, chapter 7.0 available on line.Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) is taking the lead on this project and will be delivering for both Monmouthshire sections of the Wales Coast Path and Newport City Council (NCC). If successful, the programme may be rolled out to other locations along the Welsh coast. Both routes are circular in nature.Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) wishes to employ a consultant to undertake a feasibility report on how the work could be implemented, to include a costed analysis report of ground works. There are two locations we propose to request the consultant to work on:1.Rogiet to Black Rock (as a circular route to give options around Sudbrook Fort for those in trampers/wheelchairs).2.Newport Wetlands (circular walk from Wetlands car park).The study will provide the information to provide accessible sections along the Wales Coast Path, which will:> Promote healthier lives and increased physical activity and improve access to green spaces.> Develop tourism products enhancing visitor experience for visitors to the county.> Maintain and improve rights of way promoting and encouraging greater use and enjoyment of them for physical and mental well being.MCC is now looking to appoint a consultant to undertake a comprehensive feasibility study of the routes and produce a report that will form the basis of a future funding bid for the implementation stage of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147710 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | USK |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP15 1GA |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Monmouthshire |
| Electoral ward | Llanbadoc and Usk |
| Westminster constituency | Monmouthshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALISTAIR BURROUGHS DESIGN PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 09:05 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147710
- 29 Jan 2025 at 10:42 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147710

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497353&idx=5
  29th January 2025 - WCP Experience Community Wetlands Loop plan
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497353&idx=3
  29th January 2025 - Appendix 2 - Experience Community - MCC report
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497353&idx=4
  29th January 2025 - Appendix 3 - Experience Community - Newport report
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497353&idx=1
  29th January 2025 - Request for quote brief
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497353&idx=2
  29th January 2025 - MCC terms and conditions

## Notice URLs

- http://www.burroughs.co.uk
- http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

## Provenance

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