Award

25/010 Green Belt Assessment Joint Procurement Exercise

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 09:08

Award

05 Sep 2025 at 12:25

TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 09:54

Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

Tamworth Borough Council has successfully completed the Green Belt Assessment Joint Procurement Exercise, with the procurement process culminating in a contract awarded on 18 February 2026. The purpose of this initiative was to conduct a comprehensive Green Belt Assessment across various district councils, namely Cannock Chase, Lichfield, South Staffordshire, and Tamworth. The procurement followed an open procedure, enabling wide participation from qualified consultants. The process progressed through several stages, including the tender phase that concluded on 5 September 2025. This project, categorised under business services, specifically consulting, had a contract value of £183,000 and spanned from 13 November 2025 to 31 March 2026. Ove Arup & Partners Limited was appointed as the primary supplier, operating across regions in the UK including London and the Midlands.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in consultancy, law, marketing, and security services, as these areas are pivotal in the Green Belt Assessment project. Organisations involved in planning, environmental consultancy, and urban development are well-suited to engage with similar future tenders, facilitating business growth through participation in public sector contracts. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment, encouraging businesses of all scales to showcase their capabilities, expand their portfolios, and collaborate with public authorities on significant regional planning initiatives.

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Notice Title

25/010 Green Belt Assessment Joint Procurement Exercise

Notice Description

Cannock Chase District Council, Lichfield District Council, South Staffordshire District Council and Tamworth Borough Council (the councils) wish to invite a suitably experienced and qualified consultant to undertake a Green Belt Assessment for all of the authorities taking part, that will inform the authorities future plan making and decision taking. The assessment must be prepared in accordance with national guidance contained in the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056507
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014575-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£183,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£183,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 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
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jennifer Getliff
Contact Email
procurement@tamworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAMWORTH
Postcode
B79 7BZ
Post Town
Birmingham
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
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

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