Tender

Staged Pathway Guidance: Consolidation, Editing, Design and Infographic

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 15:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the project titled "Staged Pathway Guidance: Consolidation, Editing, Design and Infographic." The tender seeks to consolidate, professionally edit, and design guidance for woodland creation on Vacant and Derelict Land, funded by Defra through the Nature for Climate Fund. This procurement falls under the industry category of Business Services, focusing on consulting and related fields. It is based in the United Kingdom, with submissions closing on 16th February 2026, at 17:00 GMT. The contracted work is scheduled to begin on 2nd March 2026 and conclude on 7th August 2026. The process utilises an open competition method, appropriate for below-threshold contracts, allowing electronic submissions.

The tender presents a robust business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises with experience in business services such as law, marketing, consulting, and graphics. Companies with expertise in technical publication projects and experience in producing similar documents may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The procurement value amounts to £30,000 gross, including £25,000 net of VAT, and emphasises criteria such as technical expertise, project management capabilities, team capability, and pricing, thus attracting businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive, high-quality deliverables aligned with the project's specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Staged Pathway Guidance: Consolidation, Editing, Design and Infographic

Notice Description

Tender to consolidate, professionally edit, and design the Staged Pathway guidance for woodland creation on Vacant and Derelict Land (VDL). The approach has been developed with Defra funding via the Nature for Climate Fund. This RFQ seeks a contractor to produce three outputs-(1) a concise summary, (2) a comprehensive technical print-style report, and (3) a clear infographic-so that professional practitioners can understand and apply a seven-stage, threshold-based methodology that manages risk and avoids unnecessary costs. Contract Duration: Six (6) months from contract award. 1. Project inception & content handover (Weeks 1-2) 2. First complete drafts of all deliverables (By Week 10) 3. Revised drafts after Round-1 review (By Week 14) 4. Final drafts after Round-2 review (By Week 20) 5. Print-ready sign-off & asset handover (By Week 24)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005399-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

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
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 7 Aug 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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