Tender

Invitation to Tender for Chorley Conservation Area Appraisals

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for their project titled "Invitation to Tender for Chorley Conservation Area Appraisals." This contract seeks to engage an external provider to perform Conservation Area Appraisals for the borough's designated areas, categorised under natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services. Located in Chorley, United Kingdom (UKD47 region), the procurement process is open, with interested parties invited to submit their tenders by 15th December 2025. The enquiry period concludes on 27th November 2025. The anticipated value of this service contract is £50,000, with the contract scheduled to commence on 30th January 2026 and run until 30th March 2029.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and conservation strategy planning to enhance their portfolios. Given the focus on quality and pricing, with respective weightings of 70% and 30% for evaluation criteria, SMEs with a strong background in conservation appraisals will find this particularly fitting. The contract offers a three-year scope for engagement, allowing companies to establish a long-term relationship with Chorley Council, potentially leading to further opportunities within public authority projects. The open competition procurement method underscores the inclusive nature of this opportunity, encouraging a wide range of suitably qualified providers to participate.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072406-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chorley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Post Town
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

Further Information

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