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Chase Road Options Appraisal

Stafford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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03 Dec 2025 at 11:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

19 Aug 2025 at 14:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stafford Borough Council, partnering with Staffordshire County Council, has overseen the procurement process titled "Chase Road Options Appraisal" within the environmental consultancy services category. Located in Stafford, UK, the councils sought to address vehicle management on Chase Road, Cannock Chase, to protect the Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This procurement process, under a legal framework defined by UKPGA 2023/54, followed an open competition method, below threshold. The award stage concluded on 3 December 2025, with ETHOS CONSULTANTS LTD providing the consulting services following their successful tender submission by the deadline on 29 September 2025. The contract commenced on 17 November 2025 and will last until 16 November 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancies specialising in environmental management, landscape protection, and nature reserve services. Firms like ETHOS CONSULTANTS LTD, noted for their expertise in visitor management within protected landscapes, may find the contractual requirements aligned with their skills and experience. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) possessing the relevant expertise can compete for similar opportunities by harnessing competitive pricing strategies and demonstrating high-quality standards, as evidenced in this consultancy's 60% quality weighting and 40% price evaluation criteria. The provision of services for renowned conservation efforts not only aids in preserving natural heritage but also enhances business portfolios within the environmental consultancy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chase Road Options Appraisal

Notice Description

Stafford Borough Council, on behalf of the Cannock Chase SAC Partnership, has procured a consultant with experience of visitor management in protected landscapes to appraise and consult on the options for the limitation or exclusion of vehicles to Chase Road on Cannock Chase (entirely or in part) as part of the mitigation works to protect the Cannock Chase Special Area of Conservation (SAC) from further decline in condition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079264-2025
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90721100 - Landscape protection services

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stafford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AQ
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETHOS CONSULTANTS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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