Published date: 8 November 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 6 December 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

MAIDSTONE001-DN641985-28868335

Published date

8 November 2022

Closing date

6 December 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

9 January 2023

Contract end date

31 October 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Maidstone Borough Council ('the Council') is seeking to procure consultancy services for the preparation of technical studies to support the preparation of a new Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document (DPD). Specifically, the studies comprise a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a standalone Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA).

Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement

Tender release: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Tuesday 29th November 2022
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 6th December 2022
Evaluation: w/c 6th December 2022
Appointment of contractor: w/c 12th December 2022

All expressions of interest and subsequent submissions must be made via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).


About the buyer

Contact name

Megan Hook

Address

Maidstone House
Kings Street
Maidstone
ME15 6JQ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1892554110

Email

megan.hook@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Website

http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/