Award

Northumberland Landscape Character Evidence Base

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Mar 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has concluded an award for the procurement titled "Northumberland Landscape Character Evidence Base" as part of their urban planning and landscape architectural service needs. This directive aligns with both national policy and local planning processes to support the emerging Northumberland Local Plan. A call-off from the ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services framework, Lot 8b Environmental and Sustainability, was utilised. The award, valued at £103,308.88, covers services within the North East of the UK, commencing on 23rd March 2026 and concluding on 22nd April 2027.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender are focused on SMEs, as Northumberland County Council aims at harnessing specialised expertise in landscape and urban planning services. Businesses that excel in providing consulting services under environmental and sustainability frameworks may find this contract especially suited to their capabilities. With the procurement method being selective and focused on SMEs, companies in this industry sector can leverage their niche expertise to assist in shaping regional development projects, enhancing their credentials and potentially fostering further collaborative engagements with local government entities.

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Notice Title

Northumberland Landscape Character Evidence Base

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council requires a supplier to review and update its landscape character evidence base in accordance with national policy, relevant national guidance and best practice, to provide a robust evidence base to underpin the emerging Northumberland Local Plan and to assist in the local planning process. A direct Award was utilised under the ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services framework -Lot 8b Environmental and Sustainability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7de6914b-73e1-402f-a402-3b877c15bbd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e1c0bd-83d6-4d8f-9fc2-0ba062428151
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,308 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,308 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAND USE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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