Award

Habitats Regulation Assessment for the Local BCP Plan

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 09:56

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 11:10

TenderUpdate

26 Nov 2025 at 13:04

TenderUpdate

18 Nov 2025 at 11:43

Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for conducting a Habitats Regulation Assessment of the Local BCP Plan. The tender, with the title "Habitats Regulation Assessment for the Local BCP Plan," falls under the services category, specifically aimed at research and development consultancy services. The procurement was completed through an open competition, below threshold procurement method. The contract was awarded to Footprint Ecology Limited, an SME, on 16th January 2026, with the service delivery commencing on 2nd February 2026 and scheduled to conclude on 1st February 2029, with a possible six-month extension available. The assessment work will guide the local council in preparing development strategies in compliance with relevant conservation regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, especially those specialising in environmental assessments and strategic development planning. Companies with experience in compliance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 are particularly well-suited to the task. The procurement landscape underlines the importance of offering high-quality services, as evidenced by the award criteria, which weighted quality at 60%. Therefore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and development consultancy could see this as a pathway for growth, gaining public sector recognition and potential for further contract opportunities within the region.

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Notice Title

Habitats Regulation Assessment for the Local BCP Plan

Notice Description

Undertake Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) of a new Local Plan for the BCP area and guide the Council in preparing a suitable development strategy and policies. The work is required to ensure the Local Plan preparation complies with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005114-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£19,931 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£19,931 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOOTPRINT ECOLOGY

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