Tender

Lancaster District Green Belt Review

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council is currently in the Tender stage for a project titled "Lancaster District Green Belt Review", focusing on the procurement of services within the research and development industry category. The project is located in Lancaster, United Kingdom, with key dates including a submission deadline of 14th November 2025. The procurement process follows an open method, allowing for broad competition and requiring interested parties to express interest through the ProContract portal. The total contract value is £36,000, and the work is expected to commence on 24th November 2025, concluding by 30th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms and companies specialising in research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for participation, providing a chance for such organisations to establish their expertise and expand their portfolio in the public sector. The successful completion of this project may not only enhance the contractor's reputation but also provide potential for future engagements with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Lancaster District Green Belt Review

Notice Description

As part of the preparation of the Local Plan the Council is seeking to commission suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake a review of the Green Belt within the District. This work will be used to determine whether in the context of evolving policy the current Green Belt designation across the District remains valid and importantly whether in undertaking this assessment any areas should be designated as Grey Belt. This work will be used to by the City Council to determine whether any alterations to Green Belt boundaries should be made and whether any areas of the current Green Belt should be identified as Grey Belt.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067190-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Planning Policy Team, Lancaster City Council
Contact Email
planningpolicy@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524582383

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

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