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Scope

Description

North Northamptonshire Council invites quotations for the provision of consultancy support to carry out a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) as part of the preparation of the North Northamptonshire Local Plan.

The HRA Report should be written to provide a comprehensive narrative and a non-technical summary. These should be suitable for external publication as supporting documentation for the plans. They will be provided as Microsoft Word and PDF.

Reports should adhere to the Council's accessibility standards and written using Plain English. Further information is provided within the brief

Total value (estimated)

• 拢50,000 excluding VAT
• 拢60,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2028
• Possible extension to 30 June 2029
• 2 years, 10 months

Description of possible extension:

Extension may be required if delays encountered to adoption process.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

• 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
• 71356400 - Technical planning services
• 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
• 90712000 - Environmental planning
• 90720000 - Environmental protection

Contract locations

• UKC - North East (England)
• UKD - North West (England)
• UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
• UKF - East Midlands (England)
• UKG - West Midlands (England)
• UKH - East of England
• UKI - London
• UKJ - South East (England)
• UKK - South West (England)

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

see draft agreement

Technical ability conditions of participation

Can demonstrate suitable expertise and qualifications in the specialist areas

Establishes a close working relationship with the Project Contact and other lead officers of the Councils project teams and maintains regular communication throughout the process. This will ensure an inclusive and informed approach to the appraisal(s).

Can work within tight deadlines.

Has previous experience of working with relevant stakeholders and statutory consultees, notably Natural England.

Is good at record keeping, demonstrating audit trails, and creating logs.

Has capability to review multiple changing drafts under short timescales.

Can respond to changing legislation or circumstances.

Particular suitability

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
• Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

31 July 2026, 4:00pm

Tender submission deadline

7 August 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Submission by email: Magnus.Magnusson [at] northnorthants.gov.uk

Tenders may be submitted electronically

No

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

20 August 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Payment terms

see draft contract

Description of risks to contract performance

see draft contract

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Documents

Associated tender documents

Draft Consultancy Agreement.docx

RFQ HRA.docx

Request for quotation document

HRA Points of Clarification.docx

Points of Clarification

Contracting authority

North Northamptonshire Council

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCM-5634-HGCN

The Corby Cube, George Street

Corby

NN17 1QG

United Kingdom

Contact name: Magnus Magnusson

Email: Magnus.Magnusson [at] northnorthants.gov.uk

Website: /

Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government