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Strategic Flood and Water Cycle Assessment

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 15:35

Tender

23 Apr 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Strategic Flood and Water Cycle Assessment" was conducted by Lichfield District Council and East Staffordshire Borough Council. This contract, identified by ID LDC-487, falls under the services category and aimed to update the Strategic Flood Risk Assessments and Water Cycle Studies to support the councils' Local Plan preparation. The procurement method used was an open competition below threshold, with the tender being initiated in April 2025 and the contract awarded in November 2025. Key dates include the contract active period from 26 November 2025 to 1 May 2026. The project locations cover several regions across the United Kingdom, with a gross contract value of £64,080.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and business services, particularly those offering expertise in law, consulting, and environmental services. Companies like FPS Environmental Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate suitability by providing services that align with the requirements of flood risk and water cycle assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in consulting, environmental engineering, and regional planning are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements, leveraging their expertise to support local government initiatives in sustainable development and infrastructure planning.

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Notice Title

Strategic Flood and Water Cycle Assessment

Notice Description

Lichfield District Council and East Staffordshire Borough Council both require updates to their Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFAs) and Water Cycle Studies to support the evidence base for their Local Plan preparation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05063e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082132-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 1 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Miss Sarah Carrington
Contact Email
procurement@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk, procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YU
Post Town
Walsall
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
Not specified

Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Shobnall
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FPS ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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