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TenderCancellation

12 Jun 2026 at 13:35

Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

Pendle Borough Council, a sub-central government authority based in Nelson, United Kingdom, initiated a public procurement process for a "Green Belt Assessment" under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement, categorised under urban planning and landscape architectural services, was aimed at conducting a review of the green belt against updated national policies. This open competition, valued at £70,000, was actively tendered with submissions due by 10th November 2025. Interested parties needed to register their interest by 10th October 2025, with tender documents available via the ProContract portal. The process was in the tender stage, with the contract expected to run from 1st December 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning, landscape architecture, and related consulting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), were particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. Businesses capable of demonstrating a blend of competitive pricing, quality service delivery, and technical expertise would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open competition format allowed for broad participation, encouraging diverse organisations to engage and potentially foster business growth through public sector collaboration.

How relevant is this notice?

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. The tender will be issued to all parties who have registered their interest on 10th October 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ce3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055768-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055768-2026
    12th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057614-2025
    18th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=d0f0f2bc-7094-f011-813a-005056b64545
    To participate, suppliers must register an interest before 12pm, 10th October 2025 to obtain access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 10th November 2025, 12.00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal. If you require any clarifications on the tender documents, please submit these in writing via ProContract tender portal. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded on the ProContract tender portal. Please note that ProContract, is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN791124. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender document

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