Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of Maidstone Development Plan

Descriptions

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).