Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA)

Warrington Borough Council has awarded a contract for consultants to conduct a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) to support the preparation of the Council's new Local Plan. The procurement was a below-threshold limited competition, inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced consultants. The scope includes environmental assessments required for local plan development. The contract value is not disclosed, but the nature suggests a medium-scale consulting engagement.