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Southend Green Belt Update 2025

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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12 Dec 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council, operating as the buying organisation, completed a public procurement process titled "Southend Green Belt Update 2025". This falls under the services industry category with a focus on environmental planning and consultancy services, specifically relating to green belt studies. The procurement took place in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, which is part of the UKH31 region. The process culminated in the award stage on 12th December 2025, with contracts starting on 4th November 2025, and ending on 1st April 2026. Operated under a limited procurement method due to its sub-threshold value, the tender aimed to update previous studies affected by revised planning policies. The contract, valued at £23,416.31, was awarded to LAND USE CONSULTANTS LIMITED.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses with expertise in environmental planning and consultancy to engage with local government developments and help shape future land use strategies. Ideal candidates for such tenders are businesses capable of providing insights into green belt assessments and adapting to new planning policy frameworks. SMEs experienced in environmental consultancy, especially those familiar with UK planning guidelines, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders by Southend-on-Sea City Council and other local authorities.

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Notice Title

Southend Green Belt Update 2025

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council is preparing a local plan for its area, to cover the period for the next 15 to 20 years. Southend-on-Sea City Council and Rochford District Council jointly commissioned Land Use Consultants to undertake a Green Belt study, which was completed in 2024. A further Southend only Green Belt Study update was completed in 2024. However, as this work predates the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published in December 2024 and updated national Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) published in February 2025, it is necessary to undertake a further assessment of Green Belt land in accordance with the revised policy framework and guidance, to inform the plan making process. Quotes are sought from suitably qualified consultants with recent experience of undertaking green belt studies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082502-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,416 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAND USE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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