Award

Green Infrastructure Study for North East Derbyshire District Council Area - AWARD

NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 11:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East Derbyshire District Council has completed the procurement process for a Green Infrastructure Study, aimed at informing the new Local Plan covering 2024 to 2044. The procurement, designated under CPV codes related to agricultural and scientific services, utilised an open procedure and culminated in the awarding stage as of 8th April 2026. The award was officially active on 16th March 2026, following a tender period ending on 23rd February 2026. Lepus Consulting won the £33,595 contract, which is effective from 12th March 2026 to 11th March 2029. This study, commissioned by North East Derbyshire District Council, will take place primarily in Derbyshire, with potential implications for broader regions including the UK and internationally.

This tender provides strategic opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in green infrastructure, feasibility studies, and advisory services, particularly those experienced in handling timelines reflective of governmental requirements. The contract offers significant potential for market growth in the infrastructure consultancy sector, encouraging firms that are adept in sustainable planning and environmental consultancies to thrive. While the opportunity was not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the demand for expert consultancy firms to collaborate closely with local councils to meet environmental and developmental goals.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Green Infrastructure Study for North East Derbyshire District Council Area - AWARD

Notice Description

North East Derbyshire District Council is seeking to commission consultants to prepare a Green Infrastructure Study to inform the preparation of its new Local Plan covering the period 2024 to 2044. The Council is following a fast-track programme to prepare the Local Plan in order to meet the Government's deadline of 31 December 2026 for the submission of Local Plans under the current system. The Council is therefore seeking a consultancy with the experience and capacity to deliver this study to a demanding timeline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9270adc9-288d-418a-b40d-023b949cb841
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b77af2-5cb9-4433-933a-aa37c5860b32
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,595 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBYSHIRE
Postcode
S42 6NG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North East Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Tupton
Westminster Constituency
North East Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEPUS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-9270adc9-288d-418a-b40d-023b949cb841-2026-04-08T12:02:23+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-08T12:02:23+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-9270adc9-288d-418a-b40d-023b949cb841",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "IT-664-45-NEDDC/007/2026 - AWARD",
        "title": "Green Infrastructure Study for North East Derbyshire District Council Area - AWARD",
        "description": "North East Derbyshire District Council is seeking to commission consultants to prepare a Green Infrastructure Study to inform the preparation of its new Local Plan covering the period 2024 to 2044. The Council is following a fast-track programme to prepare the Local Plan in order to meet the Government's deadline of 31 December 2026 for the submission of Local Plans under the current system. The Council is therefore seeking a consultancy with the experience and capacity to deliver this study to a demanding timeline.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "77000000",
            "description": "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "71241000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis"
            },
            {
                "id": "71351000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "S42 6NG"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-02-23T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-03-12T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2029-03-11T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-309264",
            "name": "North East Derbyshire District Council - e-Tendering System",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "North East Derbyshire District Council - e-Tendering System"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Wingerworth, Chesterfield",
                "locality": "Derbyshire",
                "postalCode": "S42 6NG",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Jane Stevens",
                "email": "jane.stevens@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "01246217857"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-333342",
            "name": "Lepus Consulting",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Lepus Consulting"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Eagle Tower, Montpellier Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, GL501TA"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-309264",
        "name": "North East Derbyshire District Council - e-Tendering System"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-9270adc9-288d-418a-b40d-023b949cb841-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-03-16T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-04-08T12:02:23+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 33595,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-333342",
                    "name": "Lepus Consulting"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-03-12T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2029-03-11T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b77af2-5cb9-4433-933a-aa37c5860b32",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-08T12:02:23+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}