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CWC25105 - Green Belt Study Update 2025/26 - Wolverhampton and Sandwell Councils

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2025 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council, in collaboration with Sandwell Council, has concluded a procurement process under the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework for a project titled "CWC25105 - Green Belt Study Update 2025/26". This contract falls under the "Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services" category, with a focus on updating evidence reports for the Black Country Plan. The awarded contract, valued at £82,638.90, was finalised on 18th July 2025 and will be executed from 14th July 2025 to 13th March 2026. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement method used was a direct award, targeting SMEs specifically.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises specialising in environmental research and consultancy services. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in updating urban planning frameworks, specifically for green belt areas, would find this contract favourable. The procurement through direct award to Land Use Consultants Ltd underlines the emphasis on experienced SMEs, thereby encouraging similar firms to engage in future opportunities that demand expert consultancy to support large-scale developmental plans. Such contracts allow small businesses to gain credibility and expand their footprint in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

CWC25105 - Green Belt Study Update 2025/26 - Wolverhampton and Sandwell Councils

Notice Description

The Council intends to award a contract under the ESPO Consultancy Services (664_21) Framework - Lot 8b Environmental and Sustainability Framework to update existing evidence reports produced for the Black Country Authorities (including Wolverhampton and Sandwell Councils) in 2019 to support the Black Country Plan process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6a7261b-3d22-4bb8-b20c-3bb77e895668
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/893d0faf-142b-42e4-801f-257fc012c1d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,638 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,638 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAND USE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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