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Settlement Analysis and Capacity Assessments

PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Award

15 Jul 2025 at 11:34

TenderUpdate

20 May 2025 at 09:43

TenderUpdate

20 May 2025 at 09:41

Tender

02 May 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Peak District National Park Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "Settlement Analysis and Capacity Assessments," classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and environmental services within the regions of UKD, UKE, UKF, and UKG in the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised an open competition method, falling below the threshold for open competition, and was in the award stage as of 15th July 2025. The tender period ended on 30th May 2025, and the awarded contract, valued at £58,740 gross, began on 15th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 17th October 2025. This procurement was vital for the review of the Local Plan to maintain the Peak District’s landscape and heritage, and the award was granted to Chris Blandford Associates Ltd.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in multi-disciplinary consultancy, specifically those with capabilities in landscape, cultural heritage, planning, and ecology. With the potential for development in 23 key settlements, businesses specialising in these areas can find substantial growth opportunities through this project. The procurement was particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), highlighting the potential for smaller companies to participate in public procurement processes and expand their footprint within the public sector. Such opportunities allow businesses to showcase their expertise while contributing to the conservation and enhancement efforts of national heritage sites like the Peak District National Park.

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Notice Title

Settlement Analysis and Capacity Assessments

Notice Description

The Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) is seeking a multi-disciplinary consultancy (with specialists in landscape, cultural heritage, planning and ecology) to support us, in the review of the Local Plan, to understand the capacity for development in 23 key settlements within the context of our first purpose, which is to conserve and enhance the Peak District National Park's landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage. The project comprises a desk-based analysis, site assessments (including LVIA) and settlement capacity scoring with corresponding outputs at each stage. The final document will be a map (GIS) and text-based settlement landscape sensitivity and capacity assessment for each settlement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039933-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 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
PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
legal.instructions@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BAKEWELL
Postcode
DE45 1AE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Bakewell
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHRIS BLANDFORD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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