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Agricultural Land Classification/Soils Impact and Agricultural Impact Assessment

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "Agricultural Land Classification/Soils Impact and Agricultural Impact Assessment". This contract, awarded under limited competition procurement method, involves assessing the impact of various infrastructure projects on agricultural land in Lincolnshire. The process has reached the "Award" stage, and a contract with a value of £150,000 has been signed with Reading Agricultural Consultants Limited. The contract period spans from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2027, focusing on services in the agricultural sector within the UKF30 region. This procurement was governed by UK legislation under the legal basis 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. With specific requirements for expertise in land classification and impact assessments on best and most versatile land, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Reading Agricultural Consultants Limited could leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios in public sector projects. The tender’s nature suited businesses with a geographic focus or operational base within or near Lincolnshire, capable of providing specialized consultancy services in the realm of agriculture.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agricultural Land Classification/Soils Impact and Agricultural Impact Assessment

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council requires professional services to assess the impact on Agricultural Land Classification (ALC), Best and Most Versatile land (BMV) and soils, and the impact on the wider agricultural sector in Lincolnshire (both alone and in combination with other developments) connected to a significant number of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects that are being promoted in Lincolnshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d65e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069434-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

READING AGRICULTURAL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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