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Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Additional Work 2025

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Additional Work 2025" was undertaken by West Northamptonshire Council, focusing on urban planning services under the classification of services. The procurement was managed with a limited method, specifically as a direct call-off under the ESPO Framework 664_25, without the need for a prior call for competition due to its scope falling outside certain directives. The contract, valued at £13,932 (excluding VAT), is scheduled from 22 September to 31 December 2025. The work is to be executed in the UKF24 region, with The Environment Partnership (TEP) Ltd being the awarded supplier. It has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 29 September 2025.

This tender presents productive opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in urban planning and landscape services. The specific focus on landscape sensitivity assessment work highlights the demand for businesses with expertise in desk-based reviews, field surveys, and report preparation within the framework set by West Northamptonshire's strategic planning needs. Firms able to offer competitive pricing under framework agreements might find substantial potential in similar local government projects, enhancing their business profiles and market reach in the public sector planning space.

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Notice Title

Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Additional Work 2025

Notice Description

Provision of additional landscape sensitivity assessment work to support the West Northamptonshire Local Plan, including desk-based review, field surveys at identified sites, and preparation of a report.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a call-off contract under the ESPO Framework 664_25 to The Environment Partnership Ltd for landscape sensitivity assessment work. This includes desk-based review, site surveys at identified locations, and preparation of a report to support the Local Plan. The contract value is PS13,932 (ex VAT), running from 22 September to 31 December 2025.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded as a direct call-off under the ESPO Framework Agreement 664_25 (Consultancy Services). The framework was procured in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and lists The Environment Partnership (TEP) Ltd as an approved supplier. The call-off value (PS13,932 ex VAT) is below the UK procurement thresholds and therefore not subject to the requirement for prior publication of a call for competition on Find a Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060779-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,932 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jane Parry
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP (TEP

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