Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6c-e6f5-7327-a6c6-1a9fa1655808/qu513-birmingham-open-space-assessment-award awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # QU513 - Birmingham Open Space Assessment - AWARD [Birmingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birmingham-city-council) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value Not stated Published 13 Oct 2021 Deadline Closed 15 Sept 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council wishes to invite a suitably experienced and qualified organisation to undertake an Open Space Assessment for the city in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and national guidance contained in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). This will form an integral part of the evidence base to underpin new open space and green infrastructure policies in the review of the Birmingham Development Plan (BDP). This contract will be for a period of approximately 8 months commencing approx. 27 September 2021 until 21 May 2022. A report should be produced and will need to: o Provide an NPPF and PPG compliant assessment of open spaces within the city. This will include defining local typologies and standards for open space and assessing the quantity, quality and accessibility of different types of open spaces across the city. Results should be presented on a city-wide as well as ward by ward (or other smaller defined area if considered more appropriate) basis. o Identify quantity and quality deficiencies at a ward or small-area level and make recommendations for addressing these. o Make recommendations for the updated local plan policy and provide open space provision and maintenance costings to support development of an up to date policy on developer contributions. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/) and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant tender documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 15th September 2021 via the 'in-tend' system [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc) Read full description ## CPV classification Environmental planning Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/42049494-058b-4fed-bf1e-2caba8233b9d) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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