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Restoring the Soar project: Evaluation of Development Phase and Delivery stage plan

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 13:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Restoring the Soar project: Evaluation of Development Phase and Delivery stage plan" has been completed by Leicester City Council, a sub-central government public authority. This tender is part of a National Lottery Heritage Fund project in collaboration with the Canal & River Trust and the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust. Located in the UKF21 region of Leicester, the project has reached the Award stage and involves the evaluation of its Development Phase. The contract, worth £55,000 and scheduled from 19th November 2025 to 19th May 2026, was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. Key dates include a project funding application submission in May 2026 for the Delivery Phase.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector, specifically those offering consultancy services, to engage with impactful community projects. The contract was awarded to Impact Consultancy and Research, an SME, indicating that smaller enterprises with expertise in consultancy services are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The involvement in a project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund can provide significant exposure and potential for growth in future public sector engagements, especially for those specialising in evaluation and development services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Restoring the Soar project: Evaluation of Development Phase and Delivery stage plan

Notice Description

This procurement is part of Restoring the Soar, which is an externally funded National Lottery Heritage Fund project, in partnership with the Canal & River Trust and Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust. The project is currently in the Development Phase and will be submitting a funding application for the Delivery Phase in May 2026. The project is a two-stage project only; Development Phase and Delivery Phase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005754-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 19 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sean Harris
Contact Email
sean.harris@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164542084

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPACT CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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