Tender

Green Infrastructure Study for North East Derbyshire District Council Area

NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

North East Derbyshire District Council is currently in the tender stage, seeking consultants for the preparation of a Green Infrastructure Study. This study is intended to inform the development of the Council's new Local Plan spanning the years 2024 to 2044. The procurement process is being conducted via an open competition, and submissions are accepted electronically. The tender closes on 23rd February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 12th March 2026. The project falls under the services category, specifically targeting agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, scientific prospecting, and feasibility study services. The project's location is the Chesterfield area, and the Council operates as a sub-central government public authority in this process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancies specialising in environmental studies and those with expertise in urban planning and sustainable infrastructure. Given the demanding timeline until the government's deadline of 31st December 2026 for local plan submissions, businesses with proven capacity for prompt and high-quality delivery are well-suited for this project. The open competition allows for a broader range of companies to participate, with an emphasis on quality (80%) over price (20%), making it ideal for businesses that can provide detailed insights and innovative solutions in green infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Green Infrastructure Study for North East Derbyshire District Council Area

Notice Description

North East Derbyshire District Council is seeking to commission consultants to prepare a Green Infrastructure Study to inform the preparation of its new Local Plan covering the period 2024 to 2044. The Council is following a fast-track programme to prepare the Local Plan in order to meet the Government's deadline of 31 December 2026 for the submission of Local Plans under the current system. The Council is therefore seeking a consultancy with the experience and capacity to deliver this study to a demanding timeline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008858-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
neddcprocurementteam@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S42 6NG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
North East Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Tupton
Westminster Constituency
North East Derbyshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008858-2026
    2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nederbyshiredc/
    North East Derbyshire District Council is seeking to commission consultants to prepare a Green Infrastructure Study to inform the preparation of its new Local Plan covering the period 2024 to 2044. The Council is following a fast-track programme to prepare the Local Plan in order to meet the Government's deadline of 31 December 2026 for the submission of Local Plans under the current system. The Council is therefore seeking a consultancy with the experience and capacity to deliver this study to a demanding timeline.

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