Tender

Lyme Countryside Park Phase 1 Habitat Assessment

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme has initiated a procurement process under the tender stage to perform a Phase 1 Habitat Assessment for the Lyme Countryside Park. This project, titled "Lyme Countryside Park Phase 1 Habitat Assessment," is rooted in the environmental auditing industry and is aimed at developing the site of the former Keele Golf Course in Newcastle-under-Lyme into potential residential development and a countryside park. The tender is an open competition, valued at £18,000 gross, with the submission deadline set for 18 February 2026. Enquiries are to be submitted by 6 February 2026. The project seeks a service provider skilled in environmental protection, particularly within the West Midlands region. The council's contact point for this tender is Rebecca Allen, who can be reached via email or telephone.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialized in environmental auditing and consulting services. The project’s scope, which includes providing a detailed habitat survey, allows businesses to showcase their expertise in executing similar projects on time and within budget. Additionally, businesses located in or familiar with the West Midlands will find the regional focus advantageous. With a substantial emphasis (60% of the evaluation criteria) placed on quality and previous experience, quailed firms can leverage their portfolio to compete effectively. Businesses that can provide competitive pricing, knowledge of the local area, and robust methods to achieve the desired outcomes are well-suited to capitalize on this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lyme Countryside Park Phase 1 Habitat Assessment

Notice Description

The purpose of the commission is to deliver an extended phase 1 habitat survey for the former Keele Golf Course site in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The site is proposed to be developed into four areas for potential residential development and a new countryside park. A site promotion document has been drafted for the site, which indicates the potential development areas and the area to be retained as a countryside park, the extended phase 1 is required for the whole site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004419-2026
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

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 3 Jul 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
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Contact Name
Rebecca Allen
Contact Email
becky.allen@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44 01782 717717

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Postcode
ST5 1BL
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

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