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Landscape Sensitivity Study

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

South Kesteven District Council has completed a procurement process for the Landscape Sensitivity Study to support the Local Plan. The procurement was classified under the urban planning and landscape architectural services industry category and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region UKF. The procurement stage reached completion with the contract awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract period runs from 23rd January 2026 until 31st July 2026, with the contract being signed on 8th January 2026. The procurement method used was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the gross value of the contract is £47,580.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses within the urban planning and landscape architectural services sector. Businesses specialising in landscape sensitivity assessment and urban planning, particularly those capable of delivering services on a sub-regional level, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. As a recognised public authority in sub-central government, South Kesteven District Council presents an opportunity for businesses to strengthen their portfolios through public sector partnerships. The successful completion of this contract by Ove Arup & Partners Limited highlights the potential for large organisations to compete effectively, though opportunities for small to medium enterprises could also be viable depending on the project's specific requirements and thresholds.

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Notice Title

Landscape Sensitivity Study

Notice Description

Landscape Sensitivity Study Assessment to support the Local Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06553c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013974-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 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
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southkesteven.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Vincent's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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