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LNRS document writing

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2025 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by West Northamptonshire Council involves the award of a contract titled "LNRS document writing," which falls under the environmental services industry category (CPV 90700000). This project is to draft the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for West Northamptonshire, aligning with the Environment Act 2021 and DEFRA's guidance. The contract commenced on 13th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 28th November 2025. It was awarded through a direct procurement method identified as a single tender action below threshold, with a contract value of £32,000. The procurement was tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity, now completed, reflects significant potential for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those adept at drafting strategic documents that comply with national biodiversity priorities. Although it was a single tender process involving Natural Capital Solutions Ltd, future similar undertakings could present valuable prospects for small to medium enterprises capable of delivering technically robust and legally compliant documentation, thus fostering growth within the environmental consultancy sector.

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Notice Title

LNRS document writing

Notice Description

This tender invites submissions for a short-term contract to draft the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for West Northamptonshire, in accordance with the Environment Act 2021, the Environment (Local Nature Recovery Strategies) (Procedure) Regulations 2023, and DEFRA's statutory guidance. The contract will ensure the LNRS is technically robust, legally compliant, and aligned with national biodiversity priorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1b35251-ccb4-4c06-b218-c649bd4332da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 1-6 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATURAL CAPITAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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