URL: https://democracy.stratford.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4035

Decision Maker: Head of Development

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Procurement of Land Use Consultants to undertake the ‘Green and Blue Infrastructure and Open Space Study’ for the South Warwickshire Local Plan (SWLP)

Content: Procurement of Land Use Consultants to undertake the ‘Green and Blue Infrastructure and Open Space Study’ for the South Warwickshire Local Plan (SWLP) Decision to procure Land Use Consultants in accordance with: 1. paragraph 12 of the general delegation to Heads of Service in the Scheme of Delegations: 12. To exercise all powers in relation to procuring, letting and managing contracts, (subject to any restrictions imposed by Contract Standing Orders) to include any necessary variation within budget, to include the service of default notices or any other action necessary to deal with non-performance; And 2. Table 3 of the Contract Standing Orders where the Head of Service can authorise contracts up to £150,000. In this case the contract value is £53,745.19.   Enable consultants to undertake work to underpin the Environmental Policies contained within the South Warwickshire Local Plan. Adequate provision for consultants’ costs is made in the budget for the SWLP. Tender exercise has been undertaken and Land Use Consultants met the brief and were identified as the best fit for the commission following evaluation by officers.

Date of Decision: July 28, 2025