This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 14:57

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Chorley, United Kingdom, recently concluded the tender process for their "Chorley Conservation Area Appraisals" project. This legal procurement was carried out through an open competition method, less than the threshold value. Aimed at conducting conservation area appraisals across the borough, the contracting process began with the tender notice published on 10th November 2025, and the tender period concluded on 15th December 2025. Post tender, an award was made on 8th July 2026 to LAND USE CONSULTANTS LIMITED, a large-scale company based in London, marking the project’s progression to the award stage. The contracts, valued at GBP 48,749.88, cover services like natural resources management or conservation strategy planning, with an active contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in natural resources management or conservation strategy planning to partner with governmental bodies like Chorley Council. With the focus on sub-central government procurement, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in this sector can particularly benefit from participating in future projects. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to not only support their growth by expanding their portfolio within public sector conservation work but also to foster a relationship with government bodies, which can lead to more collaborative opportunities in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Chorley Conservation Area Appraisals

Notice Description

Chorley Borough Council is seeking to procure the services of an external provider who can conduct Conservation Area Appraisals for each of the borough's designated Conservation Areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064300-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,749 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Chorley Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAND USE CONSULTANTS LIMITED

Further Information

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