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Provision of an assessment of the Council's Green and Grey Belt

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 Aug 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

Epping Forest District Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an assessment of its Green and Grey Belt, a project categorised under the services industry and focused specifically on technical analysis or consultancy services. The location for the delivery of this service is specified as region UKH35 in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded directly through a below-threshold method without competition, with Ove Arup & Partners Limited being appointed as the supplier. This award was made active as of 26th August 2025, following the signing of the contract on 22nd August 2025. The contract period runs until 31st March 2026, with the potential for extension by up to one year.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and analysis, particularly those experienced in environmental assessments. The appointment of a large-scale firm like Ove Arup & Partners Limited signals a preference for experienced providers in this domain. Businesses that can offer specialised knowledge and comprehensive consultancy services on environmental and land use planning issues would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The opportunity to study a local authority’s strategic land use presents valuable exposure and may further assist businesses looking to build their portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of an assessment of the Council's Green and Grey Belt

Notice Description

Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of an assessment of the Council's Green and Grey Belt.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051167-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

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