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Green Belt Assessment

PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2025 at 14:21

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18 Sep 2025 at 10:17

Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Pendle Borough Council, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, recently completed the procurement process for a "Green Belt Assessment". This contract was competitively tendered through an open, below-threshold competition method. With a focus on urban planning and landscape architectural services, the project centered around a review following updates to National Green Belt policy. The contract was awarded to HYAS Associates Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), and valued at £50,040 (gross). The procurement culminated in a contract signed on 21st November 2025, set to commence on 1st December 2025 and end by 31st March 2026, and focused in the UKD46 region, which covers the locality of Nelson.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning and related landscape architectural services. The scope of work involving an assessment aligned with recent policy updates suggests a high level of technical demand and detailed analysis, an area well-suited for firms with expertise in strategic environmental assessments and policy review consulting. The open procurement method and specific emphasis on a blend of price, quality, and technical ability in evaluation criteria create a welcoming environment for SMEs, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts and landscape services. The engagement period specified within the contract offers sufficient time for thorough project execution, posing a valuable opportunity for firms aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector landscape services market in the UK.

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Notice Title

Green Belt Assessment

Notice Description

Pendle Borough Council wish to appoint a consultant to carry out a green belt assessment following an update to National Green Belt policy. The project will include a review of the green belt against the updated green belt purposes and the identification of grey belt parcels

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ce0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076078-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 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
PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pendle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NELSON
Postcode
BB9 7LJ
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD46 East Lancashire

Local Authority
Pendle
Electoral Ward
Bradley
Westminster Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYAS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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