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Landscape Study Procurement

ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

Arun District Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a "Landscape Study Procurement" aimed at supporting the Arun Local Plan Update 2024. The procurement falls under the services category and specifically involves urban planning and landscape architectural services. The limited competition process, classified as "Below threshold," concluded with the award phase, and the contract has been signed with HANKINSON DUCKETT ASSOCIATES LIMITED, an SME based in Wallingford. The contract was initiated on 15th July 2025, with a planned end date of 15th January 2026, and may be extended if necessary.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for firms specialising in urban planning and landscape architecture. SMEs with expertise in these areas and experience in public sector collaborations can leverage such contracts to build their portfolios and gain visibility in the local government market. It offers a strategic chance for businesses to contribute to substantial regional planning initiatives, thereby gaining a competitive edge and establishing long-term relationships with local councils.

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Notice Title

Landscape Study Procurement

Notice Description

The Council wishes to instruct the Consultant to undertake consultancy services to provide a landscape study' to form part of the evidence base required to support policies and allocations in the new Arun Local Plan Update 2024 and has appointed the Consultant to carry out the Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084892-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,137 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 15 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@arun.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LITTLEHAMPTON
Postcode
BN17 5LF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Arun
Electoral Ward
River
Westminster Constituency
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANKINSON DUCKETT ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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