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External Consultant to produce a Retail and Leisure Study for North Lincolnshire

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council is undertaking a procurement process to appoint an external consultant to produce a Retail and Leisure Study for the region, supporting decisions for developing a new Local Plan up to 2043. This tender, classified under the services category with CPV code 79314000 (Feasibility study), is targeted at the UKE13 region of the United Kingdom and is currently in the tender stage. The procurement method is open competition, below the threshold, allowing electronic submissions with the tendering period ending on 23rd February 2026, and enquiries closing on 18th February 2026. The total contract is valued at £40,000 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in consultancy services. With a focus solely on price for award criteria, businesses that can deliver cost-effective, high-quality feasibility studies related to retail and leisure are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract period is set to start on 16th March 2026 and conclude by 15th March 2027, providing a substantial timeline to contribute to significant regional development initiatives. The overall aim is to leverage consultancy expertise to shape planning strategies that foster economic growth and community well-being within North Lincolnshire.

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Notice Title

External Consultant to produce a Retail and Leisure Study for North Lincolnshire

Notice Description

2.1 North Lincolnshire Council are seeking to appoint suitably qualified consultants to prepare a Retail and Leisure Study for North Lincolnshire. The purpose of a new Study is to inform both development management decisions and the preparation of a new Local Plan for North Lincolnshire up to 2043.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012038-2026
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

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northlincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

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