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Communication Materials and Information Package for North Somerset's Peatlands

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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01 Aug 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council, acting as the buyer, recently completed a public procurement process titled "Communication Materials and Information Package for North Somerset's Peatlands". This procurement falls under the 'services' category, particularly in environmental services, and is based in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, UK. The contract, issued using a limited procurement method below the threshold for competitive tendering, aimed to create a phased communication plan to raise awareness of peatlands and water-level management across North Somerset. The procurement stage has progressed to completion, with the contract awarded on 30 July 2025 and active from 1 August 2025 to 31 January 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in environmental services and communication strategies. With Creative Concern Ltd, an SME based in Manchester, being awarded the contract, it showcases the potential for smaller firms to secure meaningful projects with public authorities. Firms with expertise in crafting region-specific, impactful communication materials that can promote sustainability and environmental awareness across broader geographies would find similar opportunities well-suited to their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Communication Materials and Information Package for North Somerset's Peatlands

Notice Description

North Somerset Council (NSC) and its partners recognise the critical importance of clear, accessible information about the region's peatlands, water-level management, and associated benefits (e.g., carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and flood risk mitigation). The first phase of the proposals it became clear that a multi-level phased communication plan would be required as the level of awareness of peat and water level management in North Somerset is low. This proposal outlines the creation of a comprehensive communication package designed to foster widespread awareness, encourage stakeholder collaboration, and address community concerns. The material should be applicable as much as possible to all regions across England and have locally specific information for North Somerset.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045117-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE CONCERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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