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specialist arboricultural planning advice to Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale Councils

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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04 Feb 2026 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Blackburn with Darwen, is overseeing the procurement process for specialist arboricultural planning advice to both Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale Councils. This contract falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically focusing on environmental services, with a delivery location in the UKD41 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process for this contract, identified as DN805589, utilised a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition. The contract was awarded to the supplier Alex Lewis, effective from 1st January 2026, and will run until 31st March 2027. The process currently sits in the award and contract stage, with the contract signed on 29th December 2025, valued at £95,000 net, and £114,000 gross in GBP.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those offering arboricultural expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those with experience in direct service provision to governmental bodies, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, given the lack of competition in the award process. The contract’s focus on planning advice for public authorities in the UK reflects a chance for growth, especially for those businesses looking to establish or expand their service portfolio within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

specialist arboricultural planning advice to Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale Councils

Notice Description

specialist arboricultural planning advice to Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale Councils for Growth Lancashire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06466e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009778-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Peter Hughes
Contact Email
peter.hughes@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254585216

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEX LEWIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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