ARCHAEOLOGICAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: return date extended Instead of: 21 October 2019 Time: 14:00 Read New: 25 October 2019 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Opening of Tenders Instead of: 22 October 2019 Time: 14:00 Read New: 28 October 2019 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Documents are available through the chest www.the-chest.org.uk. The contract will be for the ten authorities across Greater Manchester and any member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. •To maintain an efficient service, with clear criteria against which case officers within LPAs are able to identify the need for specialist archaeological advice on planning applications. •To maintain and enhance the Historic Environment Record. Ensure accessibility to the ten LPAs, as well as other users, and encourage greater use of the information by case officers in LPAs when seeking specialist archaeological advice. •To encourage developers to seek specialist archaeological advice and utilise the HER prior to submitting a planning application. •To maximise the research and public benefit value of archaeological investigations