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Assessment of The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme Green Belt Land

NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 May 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is inviting qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its Green Belt land, including the potential identification of Grey Belt areas, in line with national policy and guidance. This project, titled "Assessment of The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme Green Belt Land," falls under the industry category of urban planning and landscape architectural services, along with land management services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 3rd June 2025. The contract is valued between £60,000 and £70,000 and will span from 1st July to 23rd December 2025, focusing on services. The project location is set in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, using an open procurement method for below-threshold contracts.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in urban planning and land management to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Businesses adept in providing strategic assessments and engaging with policy frameworks will benefit from aligning their services with the council's objectives. The open procedure allows for a competitive bidding process, offering a level playing field for consultancies that possess comprehensive experience in similar assessments and are looking to establish or enhance their presence in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessment of The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme Green Belt Land

Notice Description

1. Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council (NuLBC/The Council) wishes to invite suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake an assessment of its Green Belt land. This is intended to be a full update to the Council's current Green Belt Assessment. The assessment should also include and engage with national policy / guidance on Grey Belt land This may include the identification of any Grey Belt areas of land to assist officers in decision taking on planning applications, and in due course, the prospective preparation of an immediate review of the emerging Newcastle Local Plan (2020-2040) scheduled (at the time of writing) for adoption in December 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9658885b-64a6-4b36-be3e-911f0b41064f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5c9ca9e-83ca-404d-8a50-4d896c007881
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

70332100 - Land management services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Postcode
ST5 1BL
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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