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Planning_Landscape character recreational pressure assessment

COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY

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12 Dec 2025 at 14:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Isles of Scilly is seeking consultancy services to conduct a Landscape Character and Recreational Pressure Assessment as part of the Local Plan review. This tender is within the services category, specifically targeting architectural and related services, urban planning, landscape architectural, and landscape protection services. Located in the UKK30 region, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 23 January 2026. Interested parties must submit their enquiries by 16 January 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure under below-threshold competition guidelines, encouraging broad participation.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in landscape and urban planning services to expand their portfolios. Businesses that have relevant experience, an understanding of the Isles of Scilly, and a competitive approach to delivering value for money are well-positioned to compete. The contract, valued at £30,000, covers a period from 26 January 2026 to 30 April 2026, with the potential for extension. Scoring criteria are focused on experience, methodology, financial value, and the ability to meet deadlines, providing a comprehensive framework for evaluating proposals. The tender also supports electronic submission, ensuring ease of access for bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planning_Landscape character recreational pressure assessment

Notice Description

To address these issues specifically, the Council is commissioning a suitably qualified consultancy to undertake a combined Landscape Character and Recreational Pressure Assessment (LCRPA) as part of the evidence base for the Local Plan review. This study will inform Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), biodiversity duty compliance under the Environment Act 2021, and policy development around landscape protection, visitor management, and sustainable development.________________________________________

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended by the mutual consent of either party if there are reasonable delays in completion of the study arising from contractor capacity issues.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082531-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

90721100 - Landscape protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUGH TOWN
Postcode
TR21 0LW
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Isles of Scilly
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

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