Planning

Request for Information for Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 11:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has initiated a public procurement process with the title "Request for Information for Strategic Flood Risk Assessment," currently in the planning stage. This initiative is carried out in partnership with the City of York Council, the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, and the North York Moors National Park Authority. The procurement process focuses on the industry category of services, specifically environmental engineering consultancy services, construction consultancy services, and groundwater pollution monitoring or control services. The location for project delivery is the United Kingdom. Key dates include a market engagement milestone scheduled for 19th December 2025, and future tender notices expected by 14th January 2026. The contract period is planned from 1st March 2026 to 31st December 2029, with an estimated value of £180,000 net (£216,000 gross). Claire Bell serves as the contact point at North Yorkshire Council for further information.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental engineering, construction consultancy, and groundwater management. Companies with expertise in strategic flood risk assessment and those that can contribute to evidence-based Local Plan developments are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement method involves a scheduled engagement milestone, allowing firms to prepare and express their interest effectively. Additionally, SMEs are considered suitable for this contract, indicating an inclusive approach towards smaller enterprises. Engaging with this process could allow businesses to contribute to critical infrastructure projects, enhancing their portfolios while playing a pivotal role in regional development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information for Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council, in partnership with the City of York Council, the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and the North York Moors National Park Authority (the Partnership Authorities) are keen to understand where the market stands in terms of "Strategic Flood Risk Assessment" (SFRA) to inform the preparation of their Local Plans. This assessment will provide a key piece of the evidence base to support each Local Plan at publication, submission and examination in public.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100466&TID=105716&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078424-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Bell
Contact Email
claire.bell4@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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