EPP0072 - Consultant - Planning Consultant

Contract summary

Industry

• Construction work - 45000000

• Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£50,000 to £75,000

Procurement reference

ECC001-DN707078-61155974

Published date

30 April 2024

Closing date

19 February 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

11 March 2024

Contract end date

27 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

Essex County County are Procuring on behalf of Tendring District Council.\r
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The District wishes to appoint a Planning Consultant to fulfil all services required over RIBA stages 1 to 6.\r
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This tender seeks a Planning Consultant to oversee services from RIBA stages 1-6 and handle conditions discharge for Tendring DC. The appointed consultant is expected to comply with general conditions, undertake Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and not utilise Building Information Modelling (BIM). Qualifications, professional membership, and stage-wise deliverables are specified, with a focus on collaboration, site assessment, and planning process leadership. The consultant will contribute to the assessment of development sites, advise on environmental impact, assist in masterplan development, and manage planning applications. The tender outlines a detailed Design and Planning Programme, emphasising collaboration with a Communications Consultant for public engagement. Stages such as Gateway 1 and 2 involve initial brief finalisation, concept design, and planning application submission. The consultant's responsibilities extend to post-planning approval activities, including discharging planning conditions. Intellectual Property and Insurance requirements are also specified in the tender.\r
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Further details relating to this tender can be found within the tender documentation.\r
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Tendring's objectives for the development of designated sites include transforming them into a new residential-led scheme, delivering high-quality, mixed-tenure homes with a focus on tenure-blind inclusivity. Additionally, the plan aims to establish a community facility and flexible commercial spaces supporting local economic growth. The development will prioritize a rational site layout, enhancing public realms, and integrating seamlessly into surrounding communities. Environmental considerations involve improving natural landscapes, biodiversity, and implementing sustainable urban drainage systems. The project aims to generate local employment and training opportunities, adhere to Housing Design Standards, ensure good daylight levels, minimize long-term maintenance costs, and promote low-carbon living. The overarching goal is to create a sustainable design that contributes to Tendring's low-carbon aspirations.

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More information

Previous notice about this procurement

EPP0072 - Consultant - Planning Consultant

• Opportunity
• Published 17 January 2024

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Award information

Awarded date

29 April 2024

Contract start date

30 April 2024

Contract end date

30 April 2027

Total value of contract

£46,000

This contract was awarded to 2 suppliers.

Be First (Regeneration) Ltd

Be First (Regeneration) Ltd

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About the buyer

Contact name

James Jesney

Address

County Hall
Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
England

Telephone

+44 333

Email

james.jesney@essex.gov.uk

Website

https://www.essex.gov.uk/