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Options Appraisal - Guldrey Lane, Sedbergh

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a public procurement process regarding an "Options Appraisal - Guldrey Lane, Sedbergh," situated in the UKD12 region of the United Kingdom. This tender is categorised under environmental consultancy services, and involved the appointment of Jeremy Benn Associates Limited. Initiated under a direct procurement method without competition, the process aimed at comprehensive environmental analysis, including flood risk assessment and stakeholder engagement in Sedbergh. The contract commenced on 27 June 2025 and is set to conclude on 27 November 2025, with a gross value of £30,000.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in environmental issues, particularly those with expertise in flood and coastal erosion risk management. Large-scale consultancies, given the project's scope and technical requirements, would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The project's focus on stakeholder collaboration and utilising valuable hydraulic data modelling can further enhance credibility and expertise in the market, paving the way for future bidding opportunities in environmental consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Options Appraisal - Guldrey Lane, Sedbergh

Notice Description

Westmorland & Furness Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to carry out an options appraisal study for Sedbergh, Guldrey Lane. The Options Appraisal would provide options which can then be tabled with the Parish Council, to agree on a solution as well as an update on potential future scenarios if a 'do nothing' approach is taken. It would also include a review of previous work undertaken including Section 19 report of Storm Desmond. A review of recent flood events for Sedbergh including New Year's Day flooding 2025 and the future risk from climate change. Engage with stakeholder workshops including the parish council to understand goals of any future business case (not just flood risk). Culvert system investigation survey (condition and capacity). Including engagement from United Utilities. Hydraulic modelling to identify receptors at risk for surface water runoff and groundwater and an options appraisal for future mitigation options. The Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) process is formed of six stages. The initial stage, 'Initial Assessment' is the stage proposed for this contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056740
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043540-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 27 Nov 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.mailbox.waf@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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