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IA3858 COMPLETION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY, CANNOCK CHASE NATIONAL LANDSCAPE

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "IA3858 COMPLETION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY, CANNOCK CHASE NATIONAL LANDSCAPE" involves the recommencement and completion of feasibility and masterplanning, alongside an options appraisal for a National Landscape discovery centre at Cannock Chase Country Park. Staffordshire County Council, acting as the buyer, is based in Stafford, United Kingdom, operating within the Public Authority - sub-central government sector. The procurement process, at the award stage, was concluded using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The contract, awarded to Arkwood Ltd, commenced on 1st January 2026 and will run until 30th September 2026, with the contract notice published on 11th February 2026. The industry category is focused on services, particularly environmental engineering consultancy services, promising substantial opportunities within the UK region.

This tender offers lucrative business growth opportunities in the environmental engineering consultancy sector, particularly for SMEs like Arkwood Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies, masterplanning, and options appraisal in environmental consultancy are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The contract value grossing at £71,076 serves as a testament to the potential financial gains and the strategic advantage for small to medium enterprises to expand their portfolio through involvement with sub-central government projects.

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Notice Title

IA3858 COMPLETION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY, CANNOCK CHASE NATIONAL LANDSCAPE

Notice Description

Recommencement and completion of feasibility and masterplanning and an options appraisal for a National Landscape discovery centre and upgraded visitor facilities at Cannock Chase Country Park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012184-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,230 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARKWOOD

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