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Linear Parks Consultancy - RIBA Stages 2-6

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by West Lancashire Borough Council involved the consultancy services for Linear Parks covering RIBA Stages 2-6, with a focus on building services consultancy. This tender was part of the service procurement category and aimed to be delivered within England, UK, using an open procedure. The award stage concluded with Arcus Consulting LLP being declared the successful supplier, and the project is set to begin in April 2026, running until August 2028. Key dates include the award announcement on 11th February 2026, following the tender period that ended on 15th January 2026.

This consultancy tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability criteria. The project involves expertise in building services consultancy, making it ideal for firms specialising in architectural, engineering, and urban planning sectors. With a contract value of £90,645, SMEs capable of delivering high-quality consultancy at RIBA Stages 2-6 can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their footprint in public sector projects across the UK, facilitated by a transparent and open procurement process.

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Notice Title

Linear Parks Consultancy - RIBA Stages 2-6

Notice Description

Consultant requirement for RIBA stages 2-6 cycle link

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fd9a2fc-2d3c-43fb-8d31-7126777d1054
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc788f7e-5b2c-4d08-805c-14f6b8a6256b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,645 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,645 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2SA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCUS CONSULTING

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